All CoursesWhether you are applying for masters or PhD abroad, a good academic and GRE score increases your selection chances. Besides, it’s also imperative that you understand the GRE CGPA conversion process to know how your CGPA is compared to the scores of other applicants who have applied for the same course in the same university. Through this article, we will help you understand the GRE CGPA conversion process and provide some examples for the same.
CGPA Conversion Process
Also referred to as GPA, CGPA is the acronym for Cumulative Grade Point Average that measures your performance in academics. It is the cumulative average of all grade points you received for all the subjects. The grade point system differs from university to university.
Most universities in the US use a 4 point GPA scale system that ranges from 0-4, which means, the maximum attainable grade point for a student is 4. Likewise, the Indian colleges use either a 10 point scale or simply the percentage grading system. However, before applying for a course abroad, you have to know how the universities you wish to apply for calculate the CGPA. For this, you have to consider the following factors:
- The university’s admission trends for the previous years
- Academic scores or grades of the students who were admitted to the university
- A thorough knowledge about how the university will check your CGPA
The following table is a rough estimate of what your possible GPA would be under the 4 point grading system.
| US Grade | Grade Point equivalent (4 point scale) | Grade point equivalent (10 point scale) |
| F | 0 – 1.3 | <5.0 |
| D | 1.67 | 5.0 – 5.4 |
| D+ | 2 | 5.5 – 5.9 |
| C | 2.33 | 6.0-6.4 |
| C+ | 2.67 | 6.5 – 6.9 |
| B | 3 | 7.0 – 7.4 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 7.5 – 7.9 |
| A- | 3.7 | 8.0-8.4 |
| A | >3.7 | >8.5 |
Some schools provide their own conversion table so that it’s easier for you to compare your scores. For eg: Given below is a conversion table from the school of Columbia:
| Grade Point | Percentage |
| 4.0 | 90-100 |
| 3.3 | 80-89 |
| 2.3 | 70-79 |
| 1.3 | 60-69 |
| 1.0 | Below 60 |
Most colleges around the world accept your score on a 10 point scale. However, some might ask you to convert the score to that specific college’s scale. There are several official services that helps you do that such as:
- WES (World Education Services), is an organization that undertakes the GRE CGPA conversion process for you, and converts it to the scale that is prescribed for it. The website has a WES iGPA calculator that converts your score into CGPA within minutes, however, with a fee. The WES also offers you free online evaluation of your scores, that will help you choose the universities accordingly.
- National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of agencies and organizations that provide such credential evaluation services.
The information in this article will assist you to check how good your chances are for the selection. You can refer to the GRE CGPA example tables and calculate a rough estimate based on that. However, keep in mind that GPA is not the only criterion for selection to the top colleges. A good profile can also help you get through the admission process even if your GPA’s are not extraordinary. Hence, do your research, and start your preparations to land a spot in your dream college!
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