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Does IB count GPA?

IB schools do not compute GPA. Colleges understand all of this, and they review applications according to the individual schools' profiles. So if you are a full IB diploma student, and you don't have a standard GPA, the colleges will know how to read the transcript.
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Does IB affect GPA?

A student typically receives 5.0 grade points for a class if they earn an "A" grade in an Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) class and receives an extra point added to the non-weighted value for each lower grade (i.e., a B in an AP course is counted as 4.0, rather than 3.0).
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What is a 4.0 GPA in IB?

In terms of the internal course grades in your IB Diploma Programme, the 1-7 scale is generally converted with a conversion guide provided by the school. Generally, a 6-7 is an A (4.0), and a 5 is a B (3.0).
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How much does IB weigh your GPA?

Most colleges only care about the unweighted grades or 4.0 scale GPA. If you are curious about how you compare to other US students who have weighted GPAs, just add 1.0 to each of the IB classes before you calculate GPA so the IBs will be on a 5.0 scale. EG. 7L, 7H or 7S would be 5.0 instead of 4.0.
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Is AP or IB harder?

Difficulty. While HL (“High Level”) IB courses are generally considered to be more difficult than equivalent or similar AP classes, SL (“Standard Level”) IB courses are typically seen as similar or easier than their AP counterparts.
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Converting IB Grades into Traditional Grades

Is a 4.3 GPA good on a 5.0 scale?

A 4.3 GPA on a weighted 5 scale is an excellent GPA, indicating strong academic performance.
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Is a 4 a bad IB score?

Each IB subject is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 with a score of 4 considered a “passing grade”. This score is calculated based on a combination of internal and external assessments throughout the 11th and 12th grade years.
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Is a 36 IB score good?

US Universities

A total score in the 40s will make you a more competitive candidate academically (note: a lot of non-academic factors are at play), but a 38+ is considered a good IB score. If you're aiming for the Ivies, you certainly don't want to be dipping below the 36 mark.
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Is a 5 in IB good?

5 is perfectly reasonable. 7 is obviously better.
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Is 3.75 GPA enough for Harvard?

Harvard does not have a minimum GPA requirement. However, Harvard is highly competitive, so it may be challenging to get in with a 3.7 GPA. The average GPA for entering Harvard students is 3.9.
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Does Harvard look at IB grades?

Harvard University's IB score range is 39-44. While a high score can enhance your application, Harvard also looks for students who can contribute to their diverse community in unique ways.
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What is the lowest IB score for Harvard?

Harvard University IB requirements

Harvard University in United States of America requires students to maintain a minimum IB of 40 in order to stand a good chance to get admission into Harvard University.
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Does IB give a GPA boost?

Yes, taking IB (International Baccalaureate) courses can give your GPA a boost, as they are often considered more rigorous than regular courses.
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Do colleges look at IB grades?

The work towards the IB Diploma is used two ways during the college admissions process: Successful completion of the IB Diploma Program courses in 11th grade and the first semester of 12th grade show that a student is completing the most rigorous curriculum available to them at BSGE.
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What is a C+ in IB?

On the IB Scale. 5H or 5 High is B+ 5S or 5 Standard is B. 5L or 5 Low is a B- 4H or 4 High is C+
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Is a 32 in IB bad?

However, a score of 30 or above is generally considered to be a good IB score.
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Does Stanford prefer AP or IB?

We do not have a preference for any particular curriculum.
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What is an 80% score in IB?

In the IB grading system, an 80% score would typically equate to a final grade of 6 out of 7 or a high B.
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What is a failing IB grade?

Grades of A and B are expected of all IB students. Students with a grade of D or F are not considered in "good standing." A semester grade of F in an IB course will require the students to return to their sending school for the remainder of their high school education.
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Is a 6 in IB good?

In the US, universities don't publish the exact cutoff scores for the IB Diploma Program. You'll need a balanced mix of sixes and sevens (no fewer than six) in your subjects if you wish to apply to the Ivy League and other more elite universities for a chance at admission.
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How many people fail IB math?

Although you might believe that the number is 50% or less, there was around a 78% pass rate in the IB last year! That's around 4 out of every 5 students who are able to pass.
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Who is the girl with the 8.0 GPA?

TAMPA (WSVN) — A Florida teenager graduated with a very impressive GPA. Jasmine Mazard-Larry's grade point average was an astonishing 8.07. The 17-year-old was the valedictorian at Dr.
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Is A 98 GPA good?

Congratulations on your impressive academic performance! A 98 GPA is typically an unweighted score, suggesting you've earned near-perfect grades in your classes.
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