Questions about GPA Conversions

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<p>Hello guys, I am from Indonesia currently heading to a United States college education. I am currently wondering, what is exactly the conversion from Indonesian Grading System (Competency Based Curriculum) to US Grading System (GPA)?</p>

<p>My average school grade is around 85 in Indonesia's grades. </p>

<p>In the College Board conversion tool, I was shocked to learn that 85 would translate to 3.0 in US GPA. I didn't believe it at first, so I asked an education consultant during an American University seminar in Jakarta. The education consultant said that 85 would translate to 3.5 in the US GPA. This made me very confused. </p>

<p>I know that us Indonesians are rarely going straight to university as undergraduates in the US, especially aspiring high school seniors like me that didn't go to an international school, but I am hoping that admissions experts or education consultants in here can share how exactly does the Indonesian Grades convert into GPA. Thank you very much! :D :D :D</p>

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<p><a href=“GPA Calculator”>http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator/Indonesia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>The link might be helpful</p>

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<p>Don’t convert. Instead indicate
1° what percentage students in your school typically get each score on the scale.
2° what percentage students NATIONALLY get the top 4-5 scores (ie., 90, 85, 80, 75).</p>

<p>I confirm that an Indonesian 85 is not an American 3.0.</p>