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AMCAS
®
Application Grade Conversion Guide
During the verification process, AMCAS converts most standard undergraduate and graduate transcript grades to
AMCAS grades based on conversion information provided by colleges and universities. The AMCAS GPA
provides medical schools with a standard way to compare each applicant’s academic record. AMCAS GPAs may
differ from the GPA shown on your records at the institutions you have attended. The following tool will help guide
you to estimate your AMCAS grade point average.
Your AMCAS Verified GPA is accessible on the printable version of your application once AMCAS processing is
complete. You may find additional information about grade conversions in the AMCAS Applicant Guide.
The AMCAS Grade Conversion Guide is for personal reference. Do not enter the estimates below on your AMCAS
application, you must enter course information as it appears on your official transcript
STEP 1
Create a worksheet for each Academic Status (freshman, sophomore, etc.).
Status: Freshman
Course
Transcript
Grade
AMCAS
Grade
AMCAS
Weight
X
Semester
Hours
=
Quality
Points
Total Freshman
STEP 2
List each of your courses and grades as they appear on your transcript.
STEP 3
STEP 4
Using the Grade Conversion Tables below, select the AMCAS grade and corresponding
weight for each class.
If your school uses a quarter hour system, use this table to convert your credits to semester
hours. For any other credit system, ask your advisor or Registrar for semester conversion
values.
Quarter
Semester
Quarter
Semester
0.5
0.3
5.0
3.3
1.0
0.7
6.0
4.0
1.5
1.0
7.0
4.7
2.0
1.3
8.0
5.3
2.5
1.7
9.0
6.0
3.0
2.0
10.0
6.7
3.5
2.3
12.0
8.0
4.0
2.7
15.0
10.0
4.5
3.0
20.0
13.3
STEP 5
Calculate the Quality Points for each class using the following formula:
[AMCAS Weight x Semester Hours = Quality Points].
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STEP 6
Estimate your GPA for each Academic Status, using the following formula:
Total Quality
Points Total Semester Hours
STEP 7
Estimate your Cumulative GPA, using the formula in Step 5. Include undergraduate post-
baccalaureate courses in your cumulative undergraduate GPA. Do not include graduate courses
in your cumulative GPA—calculate these separately.
STEP 8
Highlight all of the courses you classified as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. Use the
formula in Step 5 to calculate your estimated BCPM GPA.
Sample Verified GPA
The following is a sample of the GPA calculations you will see on the printable portion of your
application once AMCAS completes processing:
VERIFIED GRADE POINT AVERAGES
GPA Calculations will appear only when your application status is Processed.
Status
BCPM
AO
Total
GPA
Hours
GPA
Hours
GPA
Hours
High School
4.00
6.00
4.00
6.00
Freshman
3.16
19.00
4.00
11.00
3.47
30.00
Sophomore
3.17
24.00
3.94
15.00
3.47
39.00
Junior
4.00
8.00
4.00
8.00
Senior
Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate
Cumulative Undergraduate
3.30
51.00
3.97
32.00
3.56
83.00
Graduate
Supplemental Hours
P/F – Pass: 2.0
P/F – Fail:
A/P:
CLEP:
OTHER:
BCPM: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math
AO:
All other classes not classified as biology, chemistry, physics, or math
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AMCAS Grade Conversion Chart
Find the conversion that most closely matches your school’s grading system. If you are unsure which
system corresponds with your school, check with your registrar.
Grading System Type: Five or More Passing Grades, Alpha with +/-
AMCAS Grades
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
A+, A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
A+, A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
A+, A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
F
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
F
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
F
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
E/NC
A+, A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
A+, A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
Non-standard system
using 5 or more alpha
grades, no 'F'
Non-standard system
using 5 or more alpha
grades, and 'F'
Grading System Type: ABCD/F with Half Step Grades (AB, BC, etc.)
AMCAS Grades
A
AB
B
BC
C
CD
D
DE
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
A
AB
B
BC
C
CD
D
DF
F
A
AB
B
BC
C
D
F
A
B
C+
C
D
F
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
A
B+
B
C+
C
D
F
A
B+
B
C+
C
C-
D
F
A+, A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
Other ABCD/F system with
half step grades, no 'F'
grade
Other ABCD/F system with
half step grades, and
'F' grade
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Grading System Type: ABCD/F Type (4 passing letter grades)
AMCAS Grades
A
B
C
D
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
A
B
C
D
F
A
B
C
D
NC/N
A
B
C
D
E
H
S+
S
S-
U
E
S
M
I
F
DN
HP
P
HCO
NC
D
E
G
Q
U/F
H
E
G
P
U
S
H
P
LP
F
E
VG
G
P
F
HO
HP
PA
CR
NC
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
U/R
Other ABCD/F type system,
no 'F' grade
Other ABCD/F type system,
with 'F' grade
Grading System Type: ABC/F Type (3 passing letter grades)
AMCAS Grades
A
B
C
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
A
B
C
F
H
HP
CR
NC
H
HP
P
F
A
B
C
NC
A
B
C
H
HP
P
NP
HH
H
P
HH
H
P
F
E
G
P
U/F
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Grading System Type: Pass/Fail Type (one or two passing grades)
AMCAS Grades
A
A-
B
B-
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.7
3.0
2.7
0.0
H
HP
P
LP
U/F
H
HP
P
F
DIST
High
Pass
Pass
Low
Pass
F
H
HP
P
U
Other ABC/F type system, with
no “F” grade
Other ABC/F type system, with
no “F” grade
Grading System Type: Pass/Fail Type (one or two passing grades)
AMCAS Grades
P
N
AMCAS Weights
---
---
Two Passing Grades, each converted to AMCAS 'P'; failing grade converted to 'N'
Pass/Fail: HP and P = AMCAS 'P'; F= AMCAS 'N'
Pass/Fail: H and P = AMCAS 'P'; F= AMCAS 'N'
Pass/Fail: HP and P = AMCAS 'P'; N/NC = AMCAS 'N'
Pass/Fail: H and P = AMCAS 'P'; U = AMCAS 'N'
Other Pass/Fail type: two passing grades = AMCAS 'P'
One passing grade, converted to 'P'; failing grade converted to 'N'
Pass/Fail: P = AMCAS 'P'; F = AMCAS 'N'
Pass/Fail: SAT = AMCAS 'P'; U = AMCAS 'N'
Pass/Fail: CR = AMCAS 'P'; NC = AMCAS 'N'
Pass/Fail: S = AMCAS 'P'; U = AMCAS 'N'
Other Pass/Fail: One passing grade = AMCAS 'P'
Grading System Type: Numeric - Percent Type
AMCAS Grades
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
100-93
92-
90
89-
87
86-
83
82-
80
79-
77
76-
73
72-
70
69-
67
66-
63
62-
60
59-0
100-90
89-
80
79-
70
69-
60
59-0
100-94
93-
90
89-
85
84-
75
74-
70
69-0
100-90
89-
80
79-
70
69-
65
64-0
100-93
92-
85
84-
77
76-
70
69-0
100-93
92-
84
83-
75
74-
70
69-0
100-90
89-
80
79-
76
75-
70
69-
60
59-0
100-90
89-
85
84-
80
79-
75
74-
70
69-0
Other numeric
grading system -
percent type
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Grading System Type: Numeric - 4.0 Type
AMCAS Grades
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
1
2
3
4
5
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1+, 1
1-
2+
2
2-
3+
3
3-
4+
4
4-
5/6
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
Other numeric grading
system - 4.0 or integer
type
Grading System Type: Numeric - 4.0 Type
AMCAS Grades
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
1
2
3
4
5
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1+, 1
1-
2+
2
2-
3+
3
3-
4+
4
4-
5/6
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
Other numeric grading
system - 4.0 or integer
type
Grading System Type: Numeric - Canadian
AMCAS Grades
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
AMCAS Weights
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2,1
10,9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
100-87
86-
80
79-
76
75-
73
72-
70
69-
66
65-
63
62-
60
59-
56
55-
53
52-
50
49-0
100-84
83-
75
74-
72
71-
69
68-
66
65-
64
63-
62
61-
60
59-
56
55-
53
52-
50
49-0
100-87
86-
80
79-
75
74-
70
69-
65
64-
60
59-
55
54-
50
49-0
100-87
86-
80
79-
75
74-
70
69-
65
64-
62
61-
59
58-
55
54-
52
51-
48
47-
45
44-0
Other numeric
system - Canadian
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Grading System Type: Unusual/Combination Systems
AMCAS Grades
See "Comments" for notes on these grading systems
AMCAS Weights
See "Comments" for notes on these grading systems
Pass/Fail system using narrative evaluations
No grades given - only narrative evaluations used
Pass/Fail grades and/or alpha grades, plus Evaluations
Unusual numeric grading system
Combination/unusual alpha grading system
Numeric system, using both percent and 4.0 types
Combination grading system, using both alpha and numeric
2 different alpha systems used at same time (one Pass/Fail)
Grading system does not fit AMCAS categories
Unknown grading system (no response to questionnaire)
