Many colleges recalculate your GPA (grade point average) using a 4.0 scale, and then add bonus points for AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment/college and honors classes to arrive at a modified GPA or HPA (honors point average).
How does Harvard recalculate GPA?
As @gibby said, Harvard won’t tell you. My guess, and it’s only a guess, is that Harvard does not recalculate GPA’s; they take whatever UW GPA is on your transcript. If your HS calculates an A- as a 3.7, then it’s a 3.7. Regardless, an AO can look at a transcript and see that an A is better than an A-.
How does University of Michigan recalculate GPA?
How does the University of Michigan calculate the GPA for first year applicants? … We will convert all students’ GPA to an unweighted 4.0 scale using all classes in 9th through 11th grades, and we use only the absolute value of the grade in the recalculation process (A+ or A or A- = 4.0).
Is a 3.5 GPA good?
Usually, a GPA of 3.0 – 3.5 is considered good enough at many high schools, colleges, and universities. Top academic institutions usually require GPAs higher than 3.5.
Is a 4.3 GPA good for Harvard?
Is a 4.3 GPA good? This GPA is above a 4.0, which means it’s weighted (it takes into account the difficulty of your classes in conjunction with your grades). This is a very good GPA. It most likely means you’re taking high level classes and are earning As and Bs.
Can you get higher than a 4.0 GPA in high school?
With a weighted GPA, a student can earn higher than a 4.0 by performing well in AP or honors classes. A student’s GPA is calculated by dividing grades earned across the total number of courses taken.
What GPA colleges use?
In general, colleges unweigh GPAs and then reweigh individually. As a high school student applying for college, the key is to focus on unweighted GPA to determine your overall competitiveness. With a few exceptions (such as University of California schools), schools use unweighted GPA in college admissions decisions.
Do colleges count a minuses?
Convert your grades to grade points.
(Pluses and minuses don’t count.)
Does Harvard care about a minuses?
Yes, an A- is considered a lesser grade than an A. But grades are but one part of the application package, and even grades are evaluated within the context of the HS. at any college they will take your grades and recalculate your gpa. This will vary by college.