How does Cornell calculate GPA?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Is an A = 4.0 and B=3.0, etc? How does the number of credits factor in? Is there a link where I can see this info? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Cornell's scale goes from A+ (4.3) to F (0).</p>

<p>To calculate your GPA: The grade you get in a course is multiplied by the number of credits (ex. You get an A in a 4 credit class, you multiply 4.0 x 4 to get 16 points). Then you add up all of those points and divide by the total number of credits you had that semester. So...let's say you got 45 points and took 12 credits...to get your GPA you divide 45 by 12 and get a GPA of 3.75.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I was just curious. My high school used to calculate GPAs like this too. I guess it is the standard procedure.</p>

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<p>A+ is a 4.3? Cause I've gotten A+s in language classes like spanish.</p>

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<p>Yes....A+ is a 4.3</p>

<p>At Cornell...even a 4.0 isn't good enough :-P</p>

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<p>None of my ILR profs ever gave out A+ ... except for one, but it was only a 2 credit class. A shame.</p>

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<p>wait, this is for after you're IN the college right? Not for when applying w/ high school transcript?</p>

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<p>Yup...we're talking about the GPA once you're in college</p>

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<p>...so then, how does cornell calculate gpa when applying with a high school transcript?</p>

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<p>Your HS GPA appears (as calculated by your HS) on your transcript....I don't believe Cornell calculates a new GPA....too many applications</p>