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What would be a US based GPA conversion (on a 4 point scale) of 8.37 on a 10 GPA scale (Rank- top 15% in class) from one of the IITs (Indian Institue of Technology) . I know most top US B-schools don't ask the conversion, still wish to understand from my overall application perspective. I have read some crazy conversion articles and interpretations on this.
Essentially, is that something that highlights my academic potential/ adds weight?

Thanks for any help!

Thanks Jon.

Jon,

Just one thing- my class rank was within top 15%. Does the GPA (8.37) still qualifies as 3.8 (top 5% Ivy League Class)?

Thanks

I would say don't bother about that level of detail. As long as you've an undergrad degree from IIT and you're in top 15% of your class, you're good to go as far as your academic record is concerned, provided you are fine on GMAT score.

I concur in that an 8.37 is an excellent score from an Indian university, especially an IIT. I believe 70% is usually the threshold between First Class and First Class with Distinction.

Focus on your GMAT.

Best of luck,

Building on what Bahvik said it is even better than that for you in that you will be compared to Indians from similar systems who went to IITs or equivalent schools and scored above an 80% so do not sweat it.