School doesn't assign +, -

[WestCoastNative]

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My school doesn't assign + or - grades. If you get an 80%, it's a B. If you get 89%, it's a B. Would I have to get my percentages and alter it for the AMCAS, or just leave it the way it is (A, B, ..)?

 

[BamaNicole]

you put your grade down as it appears on your transcript.


While we're on the topic, why don't some schools give an A+ if you earned it? They're quick to give you an A- but nooo not an A+. I got a 98 in bio.....yet no A+.Shenanigans!

 

[WestCoastNative]

you put your grade down as it appears on your transcript.


While we're on the topic, why don't some schools give an A+ if you earned it? They're quick to give you an A- but nooo not an A+. I got a 98 in bio.....yet no A+.Shenanigans!

I see, well that's good on my part. An A is an A is an A. Go talk to the dean of science maybe? Could be tricky though; they might take it as you feeling entitled.

 

[BamaNicole]

I see, well that's good on my part. An A is an A is an A. Go talk to the dean of science maybe? Could be tricky though; they might take it as you feeling entitled.

They would laugh at me. Whatever though....I'd laugh at me too haha

 

[WestCoastNative]

They would laugh at me. Whatever though....I'd laugh at me too haha

Well, is it uncommon to receive an A+ for a 98% in your school? Grading systems really depend on the school, for example like I said, mine doesn't use + or -'s.

 

[amazing tekkers]

you put your grade down as it appears on your transcript.


While we're on the topic, why don't some schools give an A+ if you earned it? They're quick to give you an A- but nooo not an A+. I got a 98 in bio.....yet no A+.Shenanigans!

98 percent = 3.9

 

[frosted_flake]

Personally I would give up an A+ if they took away the A-.
Bust your butt for an 'A' and they give you a 3.75... bologna!

 

[WestCoastNative]

Personally I would give up an A+ if they took away the A-.
Bust your butt for an 'A' and they give you a 3.75... bologna!

Isn't that for an A-? An A is a 4.0?

 

[BamaNicole]

Well, is it uncommon to receive an A+ for a 98% in your school? Grading systems really depend on the school, for example like I said, mine doesn't use + or -'s.

I honestly don't think they give out an A+. I remember on my syllabus when I checked it out at the end of the quarter it stated 94 and above was an A.

 

[frosted_flake]

Isn't that for an A-? An A is a 4.0?

Yes, I had a feeling my post may have been confusing.
My school usually breaks it down like this:
100-98: A+
97-93: A
92-90: A-
SO even if you happen to get a 92, you get an A-.
Since that is the case, I would rather them take away the A+ and not give me an A-. (make it easier to get just an 'A' (4.0)

 

[jturkel]

a lot of schools dont give out +/-. be grateful you arent at princeton where things are on a bell curve. my friend (who is fluent in chinese) went there for undergrad and his 93% in chinese was a C, a 95% was a B, and 98% was an A.

 

[Spitphire]

Now im confused. My school doesn't give out +,- grades. What would that translate on the application? My school counts it as a 4.0 if i was to get all A's. Does that mean on my application it would be less than a 4.0 where it's not an A+ or do they not count A+'s and just count B,C,D,F+'s? I worded that horribly, but I hope someone understands what im saying

 

[orangeman25]

a lot of schools dont give out +/-. be grateful you arent at princeton where things are on a bell curve. my friend (who is fluent in chinese) went there for undergrad and his 93% in chinese was a C, a 95% was a B, and 98% was an A.

Holy cow. That sounds brutal. Princeton grads are animals..

 

[Bovary]

While we're on the topic, why don't some schools give an A+ if you earned it? They're quick to give you an A- but nooo not an A+. I got a 98 in bio.....yet no A+.Shenanigans!

AMCAS corrects A+ grades to a flat A, so even though you might have an A+ on your transcript at some schools, they'll appear to medical schools as "only" an A. I think this is to correct for schools that don't give out A+s.

 

[BamaNicole]

AMCAS corrects A+ grades to a flat A, so even though you might have an A+ on your transcript at some schools, they'll appear to medical schools as "only" an A. I think this is to correct for schools that don't give out A+s.

you realize that I was being sarcastic.

 

[Bovary]

you realize that I was being sarcastic.

Evidently not.
Some people legitimately gripe about not getting an A+

 

[Pacna]

My school uses a 0-4.0 scale.
90-100 = 4.0
80-90 = 3.5
70-80 = 3.0
etc etc

Very nice for me. 🙂

 

[deleted407021]

My school uses a 0-4.0 scale.
90-100 = 4.0
80-90 = 3.5
70-80 = 3.0
etc etc

Very nice for me. 🙂

Same. I wouldn't care to be involved in the neuroticism generated by a +/- system.