So, I graduated from a country in the EU and I have a GPA on my transcripts which is the average of all the grades I have received over the years, lets call it A. Before graduation I also had a thesis defense and state/comprehensive exam and the marks I got for these were combined and averaged along with my GPA and I received a new grade B along with a classification of my degree (cum laude) which is on my diploma supplement.
Now, I want to apply outside the EU for graduate school. Which grade should I used? And should I send universities my transcripts or my diploma supplement?
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Email the admissions office of the university you want to apply to.
Usually, I strongly advise NOT to try and convert your grades, since this can often do you more harm than good. Most admissions offices are well aware of the differences between countries.
It depends on the country, but I would just put “Name of degree, Distinction (Cum Laude)” on my CV. They’ll likely ask for your transcipt.