A = 4 points

B = 3 points

C = 2 points

D = 1 point

F = 0 points

However, in an AP course, the scale is raised one point because of the rigor of the coursework.

AP Courses:

A = 5 points

B = 4 points

C = 3 points…

.. and so on.

Therefore, if a student was taking 6 courses, including one AP course, and got all As, their GPA would appear to be something like this:

A (AP) = 5

A = 4

A = 4

A = 4

A = 4

A = 4

Total = 25 points

(Divided by 6 courses = 4.16)

Their GPA would be 4.16! That is how they have higher GPAs. Do not worry about these GPAs — most universties do not expect you to submit an transcript with a GPA higher than 4.0.

Your 3.8 GPA would be just like a typical high schooler’s GPA — and 3.8 is very good! Bravo!

Universities use a straight 4.0 GPA system. You wouldn’t convert your 3.8 college GPA, which is very good (congratulations) to the high school system.