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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College admissions used to be about predictable milestones like a strong grade point average, competitive standardized test scores and a heartfelt personal statement.
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Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
With cumulative grade point averages that easily top 4.0, David Abell and Sidarth Erat will be honored at the school’s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 29.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
The scholarships will be given based on the community service, grade point average and financial need of the applicant.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Applicants must have attended a high school in Ramona for at least two full years; maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average; apply for one of the two types of scholarships offered; be in need of financial assistance; and have a future goal.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
With cumulative grade point averages that easily top 4.0, David Abell and Sidarth Erat will be honored at the school’s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 29.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
The scholarships will be given based on the community service, grade point average and financial need of the applicant.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Applicants must have attended a high school in Ramona for at least two full years; maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average; apply for one of the two types of scholarships offered; be in need of financial assistance; and have a future goal.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Grade point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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