Should I convert my percentage into a US GPA myself before submitting my US applications?
No, you should not convert your grades yourself when applying. Submit your score, grade or percentage as it is, and the university converts it to its 4-point GPA scale. Any scale you use is only rough, as there is no official Indian to US GPA conversion.
You should not convert your percentage to a US GPA while filling in your application. Submit your score, grade or percentage exactly as it appears, because the university converts it to the 4-point GPA system itself.
Rough Conversion Scale (Unofficial)
| US grade point | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 4 | 90 to 100% |
| 3 | 80 to 89% |
| 2 | 70 to 79% |
| 1 | Around 59 to 69% |
| 0 | 0 to 59% |
Why the Scale Is Only a Guide
- It is only a coarse banded estimate, and other published formulas give different figures, so treat it as a rough guide.
- Under this scale, marks below about 60% look like a failing grade, but that reading is not correct.
- There is no official conversion scale from an Indian GPA or percentage to a US GPA.
My Advice
Use the table only for your own planning and never write the converted figure on your application. Enter your marks exactly as shown on your transcript, and check each university's admissions page for how it evaluates Indian grades.
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