<p>Hey guys, I just had a question about GPA conversion between countries...specifically Canada and the US. I'm Canadian and I am confused to as which what GPA I should send in to US universities, since the grading systems in both countries have a huge difference. Take a look for yourself:</p>
<p>Canada
A 80% and above
B 70-79%
C 60-69%
D 50-59%
R 49% and below</p>
<p>US
A 90%–100%
B 80%–89%
C 70%–79%
D 60%–69%
F 59% and below</p>
<p>So as you can see, the differences are huge. I just wanted to ask to all international students (Canadian ones specifically) and anyone that can help, what GPA did you send in to universities? Since my GPA using the Canadian system would be around a 4.0 with a 90ish average in Canada, and it would be around a 3.7-3.8 using the US scale (speaking of which the scale I listed is the EASIER scale, I don't even know what my GPA would be using the harder one). It is a huge difference, and I am just a bit concerned since this could hinder my chances a bit. I'm unclear as to which grading system to use and to calculate the GPA under. I don't really understand the whole thing either, since the marking scheme in Canada is a lot different than the US. So I just wanted to ask the Canadians (and others) what GPA did you send in to US universities? Thank you in advance, any help is appreciated</p>
<p>Don't convert your grades -- report them the way they are and point out which scale they are on. Admission offices are familiar with Canadian grading standards.</p>
<p>How does your school report grades? Do they use the 4.0 scale, or percentages? I would report it however the grades show up on your report card.</p>
<p>Yes, you can indicate 4.0 as your GPA if that's what your GPA is. If your subject grades are actually recorded as percentages instead of a letter grade, you could report your GPA as 90.8 (4.0) or something along those lines.</p>
<p>I have a question of my own...if I'm to apply to universities ED during my gap year, would my grade 12 marks be considered similarly to the grade 11 marks of high school applicants?</p>
<p>I know it's been answered, but I just gave my percentage and a short note explaining the grading system, just in case they didn't know.</p>
<p>@ HolyPegasus
They would look at your grade 12 marks as grade 12 marks. The only difference is that they will be able to see the final marks instead of only midterm marks. They'll also look at your grade 11 marks, but those will be considered the same as any other student's grade 11 marks.</p>
<p>They'll probably take a close look at your actual grades/marks and ur percentile against the class/year. The whole world use lots of different systems for GPA anyway. In fact in Singapore 70% is an A.</p>
<p>Nevermind, I just thought it was funny because my first impression was that you intended to say that an A in France is even lower than in Singapore :)</p>
<p>What? I have been using the US scale this whole time?(I'm Canadian)</p>
<p>k can you guys calculate tell me what I should send?
can you guys tell me my gpa with and without my grade nine scores?(3 year HS+ some universities don't use)</p>
<p>so far I have messed up calculating my GPA 3 times based on scale mistakes. first i used the college scale where each percent had a conversion on the 4.0 scale, now i have the wrong country!</p>
<p>grade 9: 88, 91, 85, 90, 90, 92, 91, 91, 88,
grade 10 im guessing from memory since i cant find the report card atm: 2 scores were in the 80's 6 or 7 in the 90's (I say 6 or 7 because there are 2 half credit courses in my province which are mandatory and I'm not sure if the scores are combined into one or left alone as two classes)</p>
<p>so i need a variety of GPAs calculated plz and here they are
the GPA i would send in including grade nine, excluding the extra 90 score
the GPA i would send in including grade nine, including the extra 90
the GPA i would send in excluding grade nine, including the extra 90
the GPA i would send in excluding grade nine, excluding the extra 90</p>
<p>I'm on the Canadian scale in NS if the province matters</p>
<p>thnx to anyone who does this for me, I always manage to mess this up :p</p>
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<p>Send in whatever your high school puts on its official transcript. If it's on a 4.0 scale, write that. If it's letter grades, or percentages, write those. You don't need to calculate the equivalances; each college will know how to deal with Canadian/Nova Scotian grades, and they may have their own conversion "rates."</p>
<p>Based on the students from my school who have gone on to US institutions, an overall average of 90%+ gives you a decent shot (95%+ is even better, but no guarantee) Don't forget the other major parts of your application (namely the essays and ECs)</p>