Does anyone know how to convert GPA scale from 4.5 to 4.3 or 4.0?

[Inez_Only]

I've done a bit of research and attempted converting myself and found that each result is inconsistent or inaccurate. I haven't had any luck so some help would be greatly appreciated!

[Edotdl]

Could you describe your 4.5 scale? If you are given letter grades (ie A, B, C, etc.), does using the standard 4.0 weighting not work?

[Inez_Only]

This is my grading scale

Letter Grade	Grade Point Value
A+	4.5	Exceptional
A	4.0	Excellent
B+	3.5	Very Good
B	3.0	Good
C+	2.5	Satisfactory
C	2.0	Adequate
D	1.0	Marginal
F	0.0	Failure
P	Null	Pass

[Edotdl]

This may vary from school to school, but generally this will be the conversion for a 4.0 system:

A/A+: 4.0

B+: 3.3

B: 3.0

C+: 2.3

C: 2.0

D: 1.0

F: 0.0

For a 4.3 system everything is the same, except count A+ as 4.3 now. Hope this helps.

Note: Since it seems like you do not have '-' grades, keeping your current (4.5) grading scale, but just counting all A+'s as 4.0's is a valid conversion too (ie B+,C+ are 3.5,2.5 respectively). Generally they will ask for an official transcript anyways, which will be what they focus on. If they ask for your GPA on the application form, they may specify whether you should: report the original, report a conversion, or leave it blank.

Edited August 15, 2016 by Edotdl