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South America Grade Equivalencies

These guidelines have been developed based on information provided by the partner institutions and by professional credential evaluation organizations. This should be taken as a guide rather than an absolute standard.

ArgentinaU.S. Equivalency
10, Sobresaliente (Outstanding)A
8-9, Distinguido (Distinguished)A
6-7, Bueno (Good)B
4-5, Aprobado (Pass)C
0-3, Insuficiente/Reprobado (Insufficient/Fail)F
BrazilU.S. Equivalency
9.00-10.00, Superior (Superior)A
7.00-8.99, Medio Superior (Medium Superior)B
5.00-6.99, Medio (Medium)C
3.00-4.99, Medio Inferior (Medium Inferior)F
0.00-2.99, Inferior (Inferior)F
AprovadoPassed
ReprovadoFailed
ChileU.S. Equivalency
6.0-7.0, Muy Bueno (Very Good)A
5.0-5.9, Bueno (Good)B
4.0-4.9, Suficiente (Sufficient)C
0-3.9, Insuficiente (Insufficient)F
EcuadorU.S. Equivalency
AA
BB
CC
DD
FF
PC or better