grade point
noun
: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course
called also quality point
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To be considered, students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0, with no failing classes in the preceding three semesters in English, reading, math, science or social studies.
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Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Her overall grade point average is 4.0 (non-weighted) / 4.56 (weighted).
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
Data collected by Yale showed that test scores predict academic performance in its undergraduate college and there’s a statistically significant difference in average grade point average between those who applied with and without test scores.
—Janet Lorin, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2024
If those options had been available when Anderson was enrolled at Jackson State, his grade point average would have been more than sufficient to have the Praxis Core waived, removing the barrier to his becoming a K-12 teacher.
—Emily Tate Sullivan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
Gracie is involved in various clubs and activities at Bethlehem all while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.
—The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
Students transferring from those technical colleges need to have completed an associate degree with at least 60 credits, which is half the credit load of a four-year bachelor's degree, and maintained a 2.0 grade point average.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Graduates could earn $250 upon graduation, plus $250 for a grade point average of B or better.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
The Davidson College chapter has 58 members with an average 3.32 grade point average, according to the North Carolina Epsilon page on the Sigma Phi Epsilon website.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024
Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Her overall grade point average is 4.0 (non-weighted) / 4.56 (weighted).
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024
Data collected by Yale showed that test scores predict academic performance in its undergraduate college and there’s a statistically significant difference in average grade point average between those who applied with and without test scores.
—Janet Lorin, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2024
If those options had been available when Anderson was enrolled at Jackson State, his grade point average would have been more than sufficient to have the Praxis Core waived, removing the barrier to his becoming a K-12 teacher.
—Emily Tate Sullivan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024
Gracie is involved in various clubs and activities at Bethlehem all while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average.
—The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
Students transferring from those technical colleges need to have completed an associate degree with at least 60 credits, which is half the credit load of a four-year bachelor's degree, and maintained a 2.0 grade point average.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Graduates could earn $250 upon graduation, plus $250 for a grade point average of B or better.
—Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 16 Jan. 2024
The Davidson College chapter has 58 members with an average 3.32 grade point average, according to the North Carolina Epsilon page on the Sigma Phi Epsilon website.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Grade point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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