Students who meet or exceed the following academic credentials for admission to undergraduate programs are encouraged to apply. Note that satisfaction of minimum academic standards is only one factor in admission decisions. If your country is not listed below please contact our Credential Evaluation Specialist.
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
9-10 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
8-8.9 | Muy Bien (Very Good) | A- | 3.67 |
6-7.9 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
4-5.99 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
0-3.99 | Reprobado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Other scales and variations of the 10-point scale are used - the above scale is only the most common.
Note from WES: “The main challenge in assessing Argentine qualifications is the non-standardized nature of credentials, especially in light of the numerous changes and reforms over the last three decades.”
Revised: January 2024
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Number Scale | Percentage Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
6-7 | 60-70 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
5-5.9 | 50-59.9 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
4-4.9 | 40-49.9 | Regular (Average) | C | 2.00 |
3.6-3.9 | 36-39.9 | Deficiente (Deficient) | D | 1.00 |
1-3.59 | 10-35.9 | Malo (Poor) / Pesimo (Very Poor) | F | 0.00 |
Percentage Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
90-100 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
77-89.9 | Distinguido (Distinguished) | A- | 3.67 |
64-76.9 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
51-63.9 | Suficiente (Adequate/Pass) | C | 2.00 |
0-50.9 | Reprobado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: January 2024
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts/declaração de matrícula com data prevista para conclusão/enrollment statement with expected completion date.
Scale 1 (0-10) | Scale 2 (0-100) | Description | Grade Conversion | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
9-10 | 90-100 | Excelente | A | 4.00 |
7-8.99 | 70-89.9 | Bom / Satisfatório | B | 3.00 |
5-6.99 | 50-69.9 | Regular / Suficiente / Aceptable | C | 2.00 |
3-4.9 | 30-49.9 | Suficiente | D | 1.00 |
0-2.9 | 0-29.9 | Insuficiente / Reprovação / Defieciente | F | 0.00 |
Please note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: January 2024
Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
6.50-7.00 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | A | 4.00 |
6.00-6.49 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | A- | 3.67 |
5.5-5.99 | Bueno (Good) | B+ | 3.33 |
5.00-5.49 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
4.5-4.99 | Suficiente (Sufficient) | B- | 2.67 |
4.00-4.49 | Suficiente (Sufficient) | C | 2.00 |
0-3.99 | Insuficiente (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: September 2024
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.
Various grading systems are used in secondary (bachillerato) education. Please look at the grading scale on the transcript.
Grading Scale 1
Spanish Descriptor | English Descriptor | Recommended U.S. Grade |
US Grade Point Average (GPA)
|
Superior | Superior | A | 4.00 |
Alto | High | B | 3.00 |
Básico | Basic | C | 2.00 |
Bajo | Low | F | 0.00 |
Aprobado | Passed | F | 0.00 |
Number Scale 1
|
Number Scale 2
|
US Grade Equivalent
|
US Grade Point Average (GPA)
|
90-100
|
9.00-10.00
|
A
|
4.00
|
80-89.9
|
8.0-8.99
|
B+
|
3.33
|
70-79.9
|
7.0-7.99
|
B
|
3.00
|
60-69.9
|
6.0-6.99
|
C
|
2.00
|
40-59.9
|
4.0-5.99
|
D
|
1.00
|
0-39.9
|
0.0-3.99
|
F
|
0.00
|
Number Scale | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
4.60-5.00 | A | 4.00 |
4.00-4.59 | A- | 3.67 |
3.70-3.99 | B+ | 3.33 |
3.50-3.69 | B | 3.00 |
3.00-3.49 | C | 2.00 |
0.00-2.99 | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Letter Grade | Numeral Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
A | Grade I | Outstanding | A | 4.00 |
B | Grade II | Good | B+ | 3.33 |
C | Grade III | Fairly Good | C+ | 2.33 |
D | Greade IV | Moderate | C- | 1.67 |
E | Grade V | Limited | D* | 1.00 |
F | Grade VI | Very Limited | F | 0.00 |
*Lowest Passing Grade
Letter Grade | Numeral Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
A | Grade I | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
B | Grade II | Very Good | A- | 3.67 |
C | Grade III | Good | B | 3.00 |
D | Grade IV | Satisfactory | C+ | 2.33 |
E | Grade V | Acceptable | C | 2.00 |
F | Grade VI | Limited | D | 1.00 |
G | Grade VII | Very Limited | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: January 2021
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones/grade reports/transcripts.
Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
5 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
4 | Distinguido (Very Good) | A | 4.00 |
3 | Regular (Average) or Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
2 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
1 | Reprobado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: June 2024
Please Note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
15-20 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
13-14.99 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | B+ | 3.33 |
12-12.99 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
11-11.99 | Aprobado (Passing) | C | 2.00 |
10-10.99 | Reprobado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Number Scale |
Spanish (English) Description |
Spanish (English) Description US Grade Equivalent |
US Grade Point Average(GPA) |
AD | Outstanding Achievement (Logro Destacado) | A | 4.00 |
A | Expected Achievement (Logro Esperado) | B | 3.33 |
B | In Progress (En Proceso) | C | 3.00 |
C | At the Initial Level (En Inicio) | D | 2.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: April 2025
CXC Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) since 1998
Letter Grade | Numeral Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
A | Grade I | Outstanding | A | 4.00 |
B | Grade II | Good | B+ | 3.33 |
C | Grade III | Fairly Good | C+ | 2.33 |
D | Grade IV | Moderate | C- | 1.67 |
E | Grade V | Limited | D* | 1.00 |
F | Grade VI | Very Limited | F | 0.00 |
*Lowest Passing Grade
Letter Grade | Numeral Scale | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
A | Grade I | Excellent | A | 4.00 |
B | Grade II | Very Good | A- | 3.67 |
C | Grade III | Good | B | 3.00 |
D | Grade IV | Satisfactory | C+ | 2.33 |
E | Grade V | Acceptable | C | 2.00 |
F | Grade VI | Limited | D | 1.00 |
G | Grade VII | Very Limited | F | 0.00 |
Please Note:
- Candidates who have obtained grades of I-IV have reached an acceptable standard for matriculation purposes.
- The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: January 2021
Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average |
10-12 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
8-10 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | A- | 3.67 |
6-8 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
4-6 | Regular-Bueno (Average-Good) | C+ | 2.33 |
3 | Regular (Average) | C | 2.00 |
2 | Regular-Deficiente (Average-Deficient) | C- | 1.67 |
1 | Deficiente-Regular (Deficient-Average) | D | 1.00 |
0-3 | Deficiente (Deficient) | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: January 2024
Please note: Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school can be considered for admission based on their partial grade reports/transcripts.
Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average |
16-20 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
13-15 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
10-12 | Satisfactorio (Satisfactory) | C | 2.00 |
0-9 | Deficiente (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common grading scales from this country. Check your academic documents and if the grading scale is different, please upload it with your academic records.
Revised: October 2023