GPA. . . How does it work???

Applying to College
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<p>I am studying in a very competitive International School in Southeast Asia and have several questions regarding GPA. As I have seen some students in this forum getting GPA like 4.5 (Weighted) or smth . . . How do college in US compare the GPA because at my school. . The gpa grading is quite difficult where a grade of B- (80 % - 83 %) in my school is only 2.6, and a B+ (87% -89 %) in my school is only 3.3. And they give 4.5 for an A (Above 93 %) in AP classes, but some school in US give 5.0. Another thing is that at my school. . . If I get All A ( Above 93%) in all every courses that I learn in highschool . . . The maximum GPA that I could get is only 4.3 . . . since there is no AP classes available to boost up the gpa in 9th and 10th grade. If i get the same SAT score, how can I compete with students from other schools that can get above 4.3 GPA without having to get all A. </p>

<p>Anyone have any idea on how college compare GPA from different school since each school has different grading system and difficulty????</p>

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<p>Does your school happen to be Dalat by any chance?</p>

<p>There are certain schools that give +points for completing AP courses, etc and students often end up with 5.5, etc, etc. It really depends on your system. Just make sure your counselor explains about it on your application and everything should be fine. I am fairly convinced that colleges are fully aware of the fact that schools have different grading scales and will judge accordingly....</p>

<p>Hope that helps.</p>

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<p>hmm . . . my school doesn't give any more extra points for any reason . . . how is the grading scale in US ? ? ? like how much GPA do students get for A B and so on???</p>

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<p>On your guidance counseler forms (I dont know about yours, because your international), your guidance counselor explains your grading system.</p>

<p>Most American schools provide colleges with both weighted and unweighted GPA</p>

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<p>The Adcom supposedly would rec your school profile which would include grading system and also all the Honors and AP courses available. You will not be penalized for courses not available to you but if you can enroll in a community collge for some college courses, it would be more impressive. My nephrew and his sister before him got into very competitive US Liberal Colleges after graduating from a High School in Asia that do not offer AP's.</p>