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How to Convert Canadian Medical School Grades to American Equivalents

American and Canadian medical schools have different grading systems. Canadian schools often use number percentages for their grade point average (GPA) while American universities use numbers on a one to four scale. American medical schools do not use a universally recognized scale. For instance, some schools might convert an 80 percent to 3.0 while another school would recognize 80 percent as 2.5. To accurately convert your grades, you will need to contact the American medical school.

Instructions

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  Review a GPA conversion chart to estimate your GPA for American medical schools. Take your percentage average and find the corresponding GPA on the 4.0 scale. GPA conversion charts are online at websites like CollegeBoard, Princeton Review and Foreign Credits.
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  Take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) before applying to an American medical school. The Canadian scores are equal to the American scores.
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  Contact the American medical school where you want to transfer. Talk to the registrar's office to find out the GPA conversion. The registrar's office will be able to provide you with a conversion chart for your Canadian medical school grades.
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  Call the Association of American Medical Colleges for assistance. The association helps applicants in the United States and Canada and will be able to help you convert your medical grades. You can also email the association.

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