<p>I go to a high school where there is no ranking system and no calculated GPA. However...I realize that most colleges probably want to see a GPA at some point. I was just wondering how they go about calculating it. In my old high school, and A+=A=A- =4.0 and B+=B=B- etc. But...I was looking at GPA calculators online and apparently sometimes the A- is like a 3.8 and a B+ is like a 3.3 and whatnot. </p>
<p>What exactly do colleges do? Do they calculate it by their own system or... do they ask us to calculate it...? And if we're asked to do so then which system should I use? Any input is appreciated. =)</p>
<p>basically, if ur not sure on how to calculate it, just send in your grades to the school, and they'll calculate it themselves</p>
<p>It truly does vary from college to college. Some use a 4.0 scale, some only include core academic classes, some just take whatever your high school sends. So, it is best to ask admissions officers of any schools you're interested in these two questions: Do you recompute the GPA for applicants? If so, how? </p>
<p>Keep in mind that many colleges that recompute GPAs report the recomputed median GPA to guidebooks, in their marketing materials, etc. Which is why it is risky to compare your GPA to the reported median without knowing how the reported median has been computed - you might think your GPA is above or below the reported median when it really isn't. (And, while many here will tell you school A does it this way and school B does it that, ALWAYS reconfirm for yourself!)</p>