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Marks and Credit System in the US

While the numerical grading system is widely accepted in the world, the US grading system is different. Instead of numerical grading, students are evaluated on a credit/ alphabetical grading system.

The credit system that most universities in the US follow is the one in which specific number of credit hours are allotted for each course that a student undertakes. Usually, there is a course load of 6 to 12 credits per semester.

The scale most widely used is a 4 point scale. At the bachelor’s level, the minimum passing grade is C, while at the master’s level, it is B.

 Grade GPA (Grade Point Average)
 Undergraduate Graduate
 A 4 Excellent Excellent
 B 3 Good Average
 C 2 Average Passing
 D 1 Passing Fail
 F 0 Fail Fail

Apart from these grades, there are some specials grades, as well. These special grades are mentioned below:

An IP (In Progress) grade means that the student has not completed all the portions of the subject that is taken over multiple semesters to earn the regular grade. The IP is changed to a regular grade once all the portions are completed.

An NC or NIC (Not Complete Or Incomplete) grade indicates that the student has missed some exams, assignments or homework that are important to evaluate performance.

A W (Withdrawn) grade indicates that the student has decided not to enroll for the course after attending the classes for more than a predetermined period.

The final GPA that a student graduates with, is not a simple average of scores, it is a weighted average. The weight is the number of credit hours. It is predetermined by the faculty, based on the course contents and is displayed in the course schedule.
 
The final GPA = letter grade value * credit hours/ credit hours.

For International Students, who get percentage scores, there are many ways to convert it into a GPA score. Some of the most common ways have been mentioned below:

Method 1 to convert percentage score into GPA

70 -100 = 4.0 (A)
60 – 70 = 3.0 (B)
50 – 60 = 2.0 (C)
40 to 50= 1.0 (D)
Less than 40 = F

Method 2 to convert percentage score into GPA

Divide by 100 and multiply by 4.

For Example, if someone gets 90 percent, then, the GPA is, 90 divided by 100 and multiply by 4. which comes out to be 3.6

Method 3 to convert percentage score into GPA

Many Universities take the percentage score as the GPA score, with the only difference that they change the scale. So, if you get 8 points out of 10, your GPA would be 8, and scale would be 10. Similarly, if you get 80%, your GPA would be 80 and the scale would be 100.

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    jitesh jain5/26/2012 1:50:00 AM

    hello sir/madam,i m from india i m studying in Guyana.i am studying bs-md 1st sem. here but i wanna study from US. can u plz show me the procedures for that and there is any chancesto study there. thank you very much...waitin for reply...

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    RAJAT KUMAR5/22/2012 9:28:24 AM

    I WILL STUDY IN ABROAD. MY no. 8053081070

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    sadhana kulkarni5/17/2012 8:20:24 PM

    Completed Bachelors of Ayurvedic Medecine and Surgery. Want to study in US what to study so that I can get job in US itself?

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    Ann5/10/2012 3:24:19 PM

    After credential evaluation,will my MBBS degree be considered as a batchelors in US.So that I can directly take a Masters.?

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    Mohd Nazish4/30/2012 3:35:55 PM

    hello..! I accomplished my b.com from rohelkhand university, bareily.. i would like to take admissionin U.S for my further study..

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    virender kumar4/16/2012 8:27:39 PM

    Hello i was complete study for 12th class to arts Me apne agge ke study USA ME KARNA CHAHATA HU MERE DADY BE USA ME HAI PLEASE APP MUJHE USA KE STUDY KE BARE ME BATAYEMERE ID HAI Vk8772@gmail.comvirenderpandir@yahoo.in

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    sukhman4/12/2012 4:26:25 PM

    Respected sir/madam, i have completed b.sc nursing with 1st division in sept.2010. i have 1year 6 months experience in clinical area.My IELTS overall score is 6band overall. I am very much interested to do further study in USA. Am i qualifying or not to get study visa of US for medical or nursing study,please tell me as soon as possible. with regards,sukhmanjit

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    Sanjay3/18/2012 10:42:47 PM

    Hello Girishkumar,First you have to take TOEFL. Then appear for SAT. 89 is the minimum requirement in TOEFL. Try to get at least 1700 in SAT to qualify for good US university. Gather letter of recommendation from your school. Your essay should be touching. Extra curricular activity certificates should be attached with your application form. Select a good university with the help of someone who has an experience in US education field. Keep the money ready to spend on application fees, Councillor fees and tui

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    sini3/9/2012 9:39:31 PM

    i am currently doing my BA in sociology.Please tell me the various institutes offering higher education in my subject

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