I know an A is worth 4.0 but how does it break down from there?
Ex. an 'A' in a 3 credit course = 12 grade points (3.0 x 4.0)
but I'm wondering how it breaks down from there, what is a B+, B and so on worth.
I know an A is worth 4.0 but how does it break down from there?
Ex. an 'A' in a 3 credit course = 12 grade points (3.0 x 4.0)
but I'm wondering how it breaks down from there, what is a B+, B and so on worth.
Last edited by Talies R; 10-20-2004 at 04:03 PM.
Something like this
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
F 0.0
Thanks for posting that, it's exactly what I'm looking for
except 1 thing, I just realized the grading scale starts at an A+,
so I'm assuming you would just move one down.
Actually I just found out how it works:
A+ 4.0
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0 Minimal Pass
F 0.0
i was just wondering this too!
so how exactly is my gpa calculated
convert the letter grade to the appropriate number and then the avg of it?
Hey Cujo, each course is worth so many credit hours, so you add
up those hours and get a total, than you take the mark in each
course and multiply it by the number of credit hours.
Ex. Course is 4 credit hours. You get an A which we know is
worth 4.0 (4 x 4 = 16 grade points)
So do that for all your courses than you end up with your grade
point total which you divide by your total credit hours, than you
will have your GPA.
And how do u tell how many credit hours for each course?
sorry..im a uni newb
I thought all courses at U of C hold equal value? I know it's different for SAIT where courses range from 2 to 5 credits. Ahh screw the GPA, I calculated even if I got a 1.0GPA for my 10 credits this semester, I'll still have a 3.0GPA overall. hahaAnd my door to Lethbridge is still open! haha
Just work hard in the beginning and who gives a shit at the end.
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Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
At UC, most courses are "half courses"... meaning they're only for one semester. "Full courses" are those that end w/ a 2, such as Engl 202... anyways, Full courses last for 2 semesters, so you'll be in that class for fall AND winter...
when calculating your GPA, if all your courses are "half courses", then you can just add up all the grades, & take the average.
If you have a Full Course, then just count that as 2 courses... & take the average as if it was 2 seperate courses.
Get it?
isn't an A+ a 4.2? I'm pretty sure I read it on one of my outlines....
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mayeb in a specific class but all mine are 4.0's, so pretty much 85+ = a 4.0? so theres no diff between an A+ and an A?
There's no difference between an A and an A+...
They are both worth equal weight, but one is nicer on the transcript.
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It depends on the course & the prof. Most of my science courses are 85 = A, 90 = A+Originally posted by 2002civic
mayeb in a specific class but all mine are 4.0's, so pretty much 85+ = a 4.0? so theres no diff between an A+ and an A?
but other courses might require a 95 or something for an A+
According to the university, the 'A+' doesn't really exist, it's just a way of distinguishing those who did better than those who got an 'A'. However, you only get a 4.0 for 'A+'.
Hope that helps.
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Originally posted by max_boost
Just work hard in the beginning and who gives a shit at the end.
This is bad advice, whether it is joking or not. I think this advice is far from the truth... What employer wants to hire a guy who only does as much as is needed and slacks off once what is needed is coming to an end? How far is someone going to get by doing the bare minimum? Whoever has this mentality will not be successful...
With that being said, it's probably better if you had a bad first semester and then kicked ass after. At least they can see you made a mistake, realized it and took ownership to rectify the problem.
Point is if you are in school or in life for that matter, don't take it for granted and coast through. It costs you money and reflects your work ethic, motivation, and your image to employers when you enter the workforce
I hate to say it but after you get your first job your GPA no longer means a damn thing. Why waste your time unless you're looking to go to grad school?
I try to learn everything I can, but I don't memorize useless nitty gritty details that are of no use to me in life just to impress some prof on an exam. Every year at the university proves to me more and more that GPA is a terrible measure of intelligence but at the same time it is a great way to get your foot in the door.
I find that GPA gets your foot in the door more than anything because so many employers ask what your GPA is.. who knows.. i don't have a good GPA (2.9x) right now. But yeah, once you're in, you're in, no one cares afterwards.
sucks how a 3.0 is a B, but if you get 75% in a course, that's like a C+/B- in a lot of courses I've taken.
For your U of C GPA an A+ means no more then an A.
BUT when you are transfering to another school (which uses the A+ system) the A+ will be taken as a 4.3.
Be thankful you didn't go to the U of A where they used some twisted 9 GPA scale
I have found from the professionals I talk to that employers mostly look at your past work experience. Any experience in general is good. The basic fast food and retail is ok if you have nothing else but if you have something other than that which is better, they really do look at that also. I feel as long as you really do try your best and at least have a grade above 2.0 then you'll be ok. I do not see why people like to put their GPA or marks on their resumes because its not a requirement. If the employer ask then be honest but try to justify or back up your grade somehow.