GPA Question

Applying to College
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<p>First, I want to say that I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place. If it is, just move it. Second, I must apologize if this question has been posted recently. I tried to search for it, but could not find an equivalent question.</p>

<p>My high school figures GPA as follows: In unweighted, normal classes, your GPA is on a 4.0 scale, with a 100 being a 4.0, a 99 being a 3.9, 90 being a 3.0, 80 being a 2.0, 78 being a 1.8, ect. In weighted classes, a 100 is a 5.0, 99 is a 4.9, and on down the scale. You get the picture. I originally thought all schools used this system, but on this site I have learned otherwise.</p>

<p>My question is this: How do colleges want you to report your GPA? Like your school reports it? Or is there one certain method you are supposed to use? I know that by at least one method I've found, I have a 4.0 unweighted GPA. By my school's standards, I have about a 3.85 unweighted. What am I supposed to do?</p>

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<p>nothing at all. your counselor will explain it on the counselor evaluation form. you don’t really have to worry because a 3.85 in your school standards is amazing! Truly insane! that means you have averaged 98.5 in every class which is phenomenal…at least much better than me, and look where I ended up :)</p>

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<p>^Unless there is very high grade inflation.</p>

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<p>^very true…but thats what SAT’s, AP’s and other state tests are used for.</p>

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<p>Thanks for setting my mind at ease, guys! That’s one less thing I have to worry about.</p>

<p>I think my school’s grades might be inflated just a bit, but I do have the highest unweighted GPA in my class… and the highest out of the past four graduating classes as well. xD</p>

<p>Once again, thanks. I was really beginning to freak out about this.</p>