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Stressed about grading scale

why do they have an A- system in many nursing schools? I am so bummed that at our school to get an A+ you need a 93/94 ...that is hard to attain every semester! I got an A+ for three straight semesters and then anA- for the last two semesters because I only got a 91 in both classes! It dropped my Gpa to a 3.8! I had a perfect 4.0....and it's frustrating! Do you think my Gpa is still high?

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    A grading system is designed to let you know how well you understand the material. You earned an A-. Good job.

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    An A- is still good. Be glad an A+ is an option for you. In my school the highest you can get is an A, even if you have over 100%.

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    For comparison sake, I looked up what the grading scale was in my program: 90-93%=A-; 94-96%=A; 97-100%=A+

    It goes to show how arbitrary that letter grade is on your transcript because all programs use slightly different grading criteria (including the PP's program which doesn't even have an A+).

    I know it hurts mentally to see that 4.0 in the rearview mirror, but rest assured, it will make zero difference to your future employers. Be proud of your accomplishments in earning those As. I'm sure you worked really hard for them.

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    are you currently in a nursing program? 91 is an A-?? I wish my program 93 is the lowest A.. 92 is a B

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    In my program, 92-100 is and A, 85-91.9 is a B and a C is 78-84.9. Anything less than 78 is failing.

    It it really is frustrating! Even med students have regular grading systems.

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    In my program, 93 > is an A. you go below that and it's straight to B-ville. No minuses.

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