Is a A+ with a 100 more than a A+ with a 97?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of GPA using letter grades and the question of whether all A+ grades with different percentages would yield the same GPA. It is clarified that GPA only reflects the letter grade and not the actual percentage.
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I looked at my report card and saw the g.p.a. was calculated with what letter grade you get(All AP A+ = 5.00, all AP A = 4.6666, all AP A- =4.3333, etc.) but g.p.a. stands for grade point average which is the score in your grade like a 94 is A, 97 is A+, 92 is A-, 71 is C-, etc. so if it averages out by points would a all 100's yield a higher g.p.a. than a all 97's even though there both a A+?
 
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I looked at my report card and saw the g.p.a. was calculated with what letter grade you get(All AP A+ = 5.00, all AP A = 4.6666, all AP A- =4.3333, etc.) but g.p.a. stands for grade point average which is the score in your grade like a 94 is A, 97 is A+, 92 is A-, 71 is C-, etc. so if it averages out by points would a all 100's yield a higher g.p.a. than a all 97's even though there both a A+?

no.

your gpa will olny reflect the letter grade
 
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Nope. An A is an A, an A+ is an A+ etc.

The actual percentage plays no part in calculating a conventional GPA.
 
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1. Is an A+ with a 100 the same as an A+ with a 97?

No, an A+ with a 100 is not the same as an A+ with a 97. While they are both A+ grades, a 100 represents a perfect score while a 97 is slightly below a perfect score.

2. Does a higher grade of A+ with a 100 hold more value than an A+ with a 97?

Yes, a higher grade of A+ with a 100 holds more value than an A+ with a 97. In most grading systems, a 100 is considered a perfect score and is often seen as an exceptional achievement.

3. Can a student with an A+ and a 97 still receive a higher overall grade than a student with an A+ and a 100?

Yes, it is possible for a student with an A+ and a 97 to receive a higher overall grade than a student with an A+ and a 100. This would depend on the weighting of the assignments and exams in the overall grade calculation.

4. Are there any differences in the way an A+ with a 100 and an A+ with a 97 are perceived by colleges or employers?

In most cases, an A+ with a 100 and an A+ with a 97 would be perceived similarly by colleges or employers. Both grades indicate a high level of achievement and are considered excellent grades.

5. Is there any advantage to having an A+ with a 100 over an A+ with a 97?

The advantage of having an A+ with a 100 over an A+ with a 97 may vary depending on the specific situation. In some cases, a perfect score may be seen as more impressive or may contribute to a higher overall grade. However, in most cases, both grades are considered excellent and have similar value.

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