What is GPA ( Grade Point Average )

Each student completes his or her degree with a grade point average (GPA). A cumulative grade point average is the GPA for all courses taken throughout the degree program. Most universities use a GPA scale of 4.0, but a few universities use a scale of 5.0. To work out your GPA, take the numerical value assigned to the letter grade you achieve for each course (typically 4 points for an "A," 3 points for a "B," and so on), then multiply this number by the number of credits each course is worth. Finally, add these numbers together and divide by the total number of credits for all courses. For example:

Letter Grade	Numerical Value	Number of Credits	Total
A	4.0	3	12
B	3.0	3	9
C	2.0	3	6
	Total	9	27
27 divided by 9 = 3.0 GPA

Most universities will also offer some sort of honors degree. To qualify for an honors degree, you must fulfill additional credits or write an honors thesis; precise details depend upon the university and/or academic department. There may be different levels of honors: summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude, in descending order of distinction

Topics	PAKISTANI SSC / HSC SCORING SUBJECTS	PAKISTANI SSC / HSC NON-SCORING SUBJECTS	PAKISTANI UNIVERSITY PERCENTAGE	POSSIBLE AMERICAN GPA EQUIVALENT
	A One = 80% and Above Outstanding		75% or 80% and above
DIVISION I	A = 70-79% Excellent B= 60-69.9% Very Good	A = 60% and Above B = 50-60% marks Very Good	60% and above	4.0 Superior (A grades) 3.0 Above average (B grades)
DIVISION II	C = 50-59.9% Good D = 40-49.9% Fair	C = 40-50% marks Good	45-59.9% marks	2.0 Average (C grades)
DIVISION III	E = 33-39.9% Satisfactory	D = 30-40% marks Satisfactory	33-44.9% marks	1.0 Below average(D grades)
FAIL	F = Below 33% Fail	F = Below 30% marks	Below 33% marks	0 Failing

Note: Your GPA may be interpreted differently by each university in the US based on their review of your mark sheets/ transcripts. One university may focus on your GPA from the last four years of study, while another may focus on fewer years. GPA will be calculated based on the percentage marks you received in subjects that are deemed important by a particular university for entry into university level study.