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projectgenesis · Joined: 25 Sep 2010

Hi, I am applying to EPIK and I'm having problems converting my marks from percentage into GPA - which is what EPIK requires for the application. Are there any other English applicants that have worked this out? If so can you advise me on how to do this part of the application. I have been to the footprints website which does not really give instructions for English degrees. Help please!!!!

Thanks

Hugo85 · Joined: 27 Aug 2010

You could use the KGSP guidelines off the NIIED website. They have a table for percent to GPA conversion in 4.0, 4.3 and 5.0 systems.

projectgenesis · Joined: 25 Sep 2010

So then how do I convert my degree grades to a GPA? I have about 24 subjects taken throughout 3 years and it displays the percentage for each as a mark. Do I total the final percentages in my last year or for the whole 3 years.Do I add the percentages together and then divide by the amount of courses to get a GPA? Does anyone know?

bpicmc · Joined: 11 Sep 2010

randall020105 · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject: Dude..!!!!

check this out dude!?

geesh!!!

Percentage GPA
81 to 100 4.0
61 to 80 3.50
51 to 60 3.00
41 to 50 2.50
< 40 2.00

http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/percentage-to-gpa-conversion/

simple Googling helps doesn't it? saves you time coming on here, saves you money?!? and putting YOU first... don't you think?

R.

nathanrutledge · Joined: 01 May 2008 Location: Marakesh

randall020105 · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: Geesh!!

must be great being ALL righteous hey nathanrutledge ???

before jumping in and sharing your googled info claiming it as your own knowledge... be sure to FIRST READ what the OP ASKED.... vague would be an understatement... not trying to insult OP at all with this, but only answering some know-it-all's on here who rattle off at the mouth before reading stuff... must be nice being you... know all life's answers and all too ready to TRY and insult others for simply coming on here and answering THE QUESTION....

did OP ask for detail??? NO!!!
does OP's percentages fall within those parameters??? YES!!!
does my response answer OP??? YES!!!

God help us all with your wisdom!!!!

R.
PS: i didn't do a spell-check nathanrutledge just so you have something else to do in your free time.

nathanrutledge · Joined: 01 May 2008 Location: Marakesh

Randall -

I hate it when people don't do a simple search. I'm behind you 100% on calling him out on that. But, in my experience, I've seen a few different GPA measurements, so I wanted to read your link. I read it, they have a big disclaimer saying don't use a chart, it's a complicated thing, etc. I.E. if you're going to be snide with a google search, make sure that it answers the OP's question.

His question - Are there any other English applicants that have worked this out? "this" being the percentage to GPA conversion.

Hugo gave an answer on where to find information on converting it.
bpicmc gave an answer about just putting it as a percentage or a fraction.
you provided a chart.
I thought your chart seemed wrong (51% as a 3.0?) and I read it, and low and behold it WAS wrong.

Considering that sarcasm and tone don't come across on the internet, I added my thoughts on the subject, and I answered his second question, about how to specifically calculate a GPA.

I didn't claim anything you googled as my own information. I just cited the first paragraph below what you cited.

Sure, the OP was vague. So what? His second post was quite a bit more specific. His percentages? What percentages did he give? Even so, it doesn't matter. Your chart is wrong. It was given as an example of what not to do. You're right, you did answer his question, but you gave him a wrong answer, either blatantly (nice of you) or because you didn't bother to read what you had found (not very smart).

So, OP, as Randall so nicely pointed out to us, there is no magic chart. As I pointed out, GPA is calculated by points being assigned to grades divided out by hours. As Hugo pointed out, the KGSP guidelines are available to help. Finally, as bpicmc pointed out, just use the percentage.

Sorry if I offended you Randall, but I didn't think you're answer helped out.

randall020105 · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:22 pm Post subject: cool.

cool Nathan... although OP said none regarding my answer... meaning he had his questions answered. I'll be careful next time to answer someone using my own energy and time... same ol' same ol'... you try and do good on here and get smacked with a "that's not good enough" cold fish in the face.

R.