University acceptance and the horrid 7-point grading scale?

Question

I'm currently a rising junior who has already taken a number of AP courses. While right now I hold a GPA nearing the 5.0 mark (weighted), I'm a bit worried for next year, as I'm currently signed up for 6 AP courses out of a possible 8 class slots (my school runs on 4 by 4 block scheduling). With so many classes, I'm afraid I may only score in the lower 90s for my final grades, which is a B in the seven point grading scale, which my high school uses.

When colleges receive transcripts, I've come to understand that they only see an A, B, C, etc. for each class rather than the numerical grade. Since my region uses a 7 point grading scale, doesn't this put me at a disadvantage? I could receive a 92 in an AP course and receive a B, while a student from another region that is applying for the same school could receive a 92 and still have an A for the class.

Do colleges do anything to help balance this out? Am I simply doomed for living in a region with such odd regulations?

Answer 1

Every transcript has a scale to explain the grade.Although emphasis is placed on grades and GPAs, a college in South Carolina rejected my application in spite of high academic performance. It was blatant prejudice. Instead of spotlighing just academics, shine in other areas. Intelligence is all around general ability. Think of your favourable characteristics and research to find which colleges would regard them highly along with your transcript and test scores.Imagine college admission to be like a puzzle or a skin graft.Everything must work for your good.

Answer 2

Don't worry about it.  Colleges will see your grading scale on your transcript and realize that you're on a more stringent grading scale.  They will definitely factor that in when deciding whether or not to admit you.  Just be sure not to over due it and also remember that other things weigh in when it comes to admissions like standardized test score, club and extracurrics, volunteer etc.

Answer 3

My school uses the 7-point system too and I really don't think it'll kill you that much in your college applications (especially with a GPA like that).

I don't think the 7-point scale has prevented anybody from getting accepted to places they otherise could.