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How Should I Convert My GPA for PhD Applications in the USA?
I am in the process of applying for PhD programs in the United States and am facing a dilemma regarding my GPA format. My current university uses a 20/20 grading scale, and I am unsure if I should ...
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MS or PhD with publication records?
I have an above-average undergraduate GPA (7.5/10.0, top 20% of my class), but it is not exceptional. I have top scores in all my labs, but my written test scores are all over the place. However, I do ...
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Problem with relative grading system? [closed]
My college (IIT) follows a relative grading system and each professor was given freedom in choosing how to grade the students.
As far as I know, Some professors give 5 students (less than 8 percent ...
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What makes the difference between "summa cum laude" and "magna cum laude"?
The evaluation of PhD candidate is done based on his/her thesis, his defence presentation and the oral examination (in some countries). If the examiners do not find so much to argue about, the ...
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