<p>do they use this format??
A+ (97-100) = 4.0
A (93-96) = 4.0
A- (90-92) = 3.7
B+ (87-89) = 3.3
B (83-86) = 3.0
B- (80-82) = 2.7
C+ (77-79) = 2.3
C (73-76) = 2.0
C- (70-72) = 1.7
D+ (67-69) = 1.3
D (65-66) = 1.0
F (< 65) = 0.0
Or??? just use A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1
And if so, does will 3 A- ruin my chances? I would have 4.0 if they didn't use this scale.</p>
<p>Bummmp Bumpppp</p>
<p>You bumped your message after 4 minutes??? Oh my…</p>
<p>No, 3 A- will not ruin your chances. The application process is extremely comprehensive. There are WAY too many factors involved to focus on 3 less-than-perfect grades. Regardless they don’t simply use a number no matter what scale they use. They consider course difficulty, opportunity, competitiveness of the school, and likely many other factors as well. </p>
<p>Be kind to yourself and try not to obsess about it. I know it matters to you a whole lot but it really is a big picture thing, and they turn away a LOT of incredibly talented students every year. </p>
<p>(PS - if you do come to Princeton those “A’s” will be an exceptionally scarce commodity!)</p>
<p>Thank you so much, I’m sorry if I came off as an odd ball for worrying about that, I just wanted to reassure that it won’t ruin my chances, because I know ivy leagues are big on grades(and ECs)</p>