Bahamas Secondary Credentials
Standard Track
Requirements & Standards
| Required Credentials | 1. Transcripts for 9th grade (if not yet graduated) 2. Transcripts for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade 3. Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) |
| English Proficiency | Exempt |
| Grade/GPA Requirements | An average of grades B or better; at least a recalculated GPA of 2.74 on a 4-point scale, over your last three years.* |
*This does not guarantee that you will be admitted.
Grading Scales
General Academic Grading Scale
| Numerical Grade | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points |
|---|---|---|
Numerical Grade 85-100 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation A | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 4 |
Numerical Grade 70-84 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation B | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 3 |
Numerical Grade 55-69 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation C | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 2 |
Numerical Grade 50-54 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation D | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 1 |
Numerical Grade 0-49 | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation F | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 0 |
Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education Grading Scale
| BGCSE Letter Grade | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points |
|---|---|---|
BGCSE Letter Grade A | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation A | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 4 |
BGCSE Letter Grade B, C | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation B | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 3 |
BGCSE Letter Grade D | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation C | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 2 |
BGCSE Letter Grade E, F, G, Ungraded | Equivalent U.S. Grade for GPA Calculation F | Equivalent U.S. GPA Points 0 |