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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in Fairfax County. Does an A versus B is pe make a difference in GPA? How about if you take it pass/fail. Thinking of doing that, unless the easy A would benefit the gpa!

Thanks[/quote]

An A in PE hurts your GPA because it adds an extra class to your gpa that is not weighted and brings it down slightly.

Lets say you get all As including PE with 3 classes weighted a full point, two weighted 1/2 point and PE and band unweighted.

5 (3) = 15
4.5 (2) = 9
4 (2) = 8

Total 32/7 = 4.59

Vs PE p/f

5 (3) = 15
4.5 (2) = 9
4 (1) = 4

Total 28/6 = 4.66

It is a nominal difference but if you are fighting for higher class rank or valedictorian, it might make a difference.

Google the ted talk about how band cost me valedectorian.[/quote]

Thank you for that calculation. Really interesting. I'm wondering if it would be a different outcome if my DC was taking mostly unweighted classes, just one AP and one honors per year. Still better to avoid PE as a grade, or at that point is the A helpful?[/quote]

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