{"id":1890,"date":"2026-01-15T13:49:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/?page_id=1890"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:41:03","slug":"icads-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/international-education\/icads-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"ICADS \u2013 Costa Rica"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1890\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1890-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Program<\/strong> Overview<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/costa-rica1.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/costa-rica1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/costa-rica1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/costa-rica1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/01\/costa-rica1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"A sloth hangs upside down from a tree branch surrounded by dense green foliage in a tropical forest.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Pre-Requisites<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Minimum GPA: 2.5<\/li>\n<li>Foreign Language: 2 semesters of Spanish, recommended ILCS 260 level to earn Spanish Major\/Minor credits<\/li>\n<li>Approval from SMCM Spanish faculty<\/li>\n<li>Judicial Check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About the program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Homestay housing<\/li>\n<li>Internship and research opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-1-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Dates<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>OPEN NOW! Spring 2027 Program Dates: Early February \u2013 Early May<\/li>\n<li>SMCM <a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.via-trm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Approval Application<\/a> Deadline: October 1st for Scholarship Consideration, October 15th Final Deadline on Via TRM<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icads.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICADS Application<\/a> Deadline: Apply by SMCM\u2019s deadline, on ICADS webpage for admission<\/li>\n<li>Estimated Fall Deadlines: March 1, March 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-program\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About The Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#locations\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-map-location\"><\/i>Locations<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#academics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book\"><\/i>Academics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#housing-and-meals\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house-chimney\"><\/i>Housing and Meals<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#student-life\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person\"><\/i>Student Life<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#important-links\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation\"><\/i>Important Links<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-program\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1890-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>About the Programs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS) was created in 1986 to fill the information gap in foreign policy between United States citizens and their government. \u00a0This program is committed to providing opportunities for language and cultural immersion through classes and community work, as well as access to background information, scholarly materials, lectures and contact with Central Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Semesters at ICADS focus on economic development, education, environmental studies, human rights, public health, wildlife conservation, and women\u2019s issues. \u00a0There are two tracks available: the internship track or the field research track.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/DEROSE-Francisco-Adventure.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/DEROSE-Francisco-Adventure.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/DEROSE-Francisco-Adventure-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/DEROSE-Francisco-Adventure-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A person climbs a slanted palm tree surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and palm trees under a bright sky.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"locations\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1890-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Locations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>ICADS is based in San Jose, Costa Rica. \u00a0Located in the Central Valley, San Jose is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and a major transportation hub. \u00a0It is the most important working area of the country, which brings in more than a million people on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>Originally designed to reflect the European influences of Spanish immigrants, the city center offers a wide variety of cultural events, farmers\u2019 markets, nightlight, and activities. \u00a0It is also easy to take advantage of weekends to travel to many of the nearby mountains, volcanoes, beaches, and other destinations, both popular and off the beaten track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/ways-to-study-abroad\/course-equivalencies\/\">Course Equivalencies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12uIbVWUDXLLTnwcsEFlFUDKD74vjglE8\/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=111798787772029324148&amp;rtpof=true\"target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad Budget<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"academics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1890-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1890\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/6285896061_290bced109_b.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/6285896061_290bced109_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/167\/2026\/04\/6285896061_290bced109_b-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" alt=\"Person wearing a blue bandana and hoodie stands in a dense forest, using binoculars to observe something in the trees.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1890-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Academics<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>There are two 14-week semester program options at ICADS. \u00a0The first is the Social Justice and Development Internship, and the second is the Environment and Sustainable Development Field Program.<\/p>\n<p>All 16 credits are accepted toward ILCS automatically, regardless of disciplinary designation of the course number, and therefore can count toward the major or minor in Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Courses other than the language course can alternatively count toward the major or minor in Latin American Studies.<\/p>\n<p>Students do not need pre-certification or an audit upon returning to determine transferability.<\/p>\n<p>If the Spanish course credits are upper-level or not depends on student placement. If a student at SMCM has taken ILCS 260 already, the gateway to the advanced level, they should receive upper-level credits.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that grades from an ICADS transcript are equivalent to SMCM grades and credit will be transferred per the SMCM transfer credit policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Potential tracks for students<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/icads.org\/social-justice-development-internship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Justice and Development Internship:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This hands-on program offers a structured internship that helps to integrate theoretical concepts and real-world experience. Students will move from the classroom theory to actual practice in their internship placement, learning how communities are seeking to create lasting social change. \u00a0This track is divided into three blocks:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Typical choice for ILC students<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Credits Spanish, level depending on placement<\/li>\n<li>3 upper-level Credits ECON\/SOC 421 Latin American Perspectives on Justice and Sustainable Development<\/li>\n<li>9 upper-level Credits Internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>More common for ENST students or social science fields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>*Please note that while the ICADS website indicates the language course is 3 credits, it satisfies the number of contact hours needed for SMCM to award 4.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Credits Spanish, level depending on placement<\/li>\n<li>3 upper-level Credits ECON\/SOC 421 Latin American Perspectives on Justice and Sustainable Development<\/li>\n<li>3 upper-level Credits Ecology of Managed and Natural Ecosystems<\/li>\n<li>6 upper-level Credits Independent Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"housing-and-meals\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1890-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Housing<\/strong> and Meals <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Upon arrival, students are placed with Costa Rican families. \u00a0The host families provide students with private rooms, breakfast, dinner, and laundry service. Family placements are supervised by a housing coordinator who makes every effort to match the needs of each student with the reality of the host family.<\/p>\n<p>In the city, students primarily reside with lower middle to middle class families. While traveling or during internship residences, students may be housed with humble, rural families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"student-life\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1890-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Student <strong>Life<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>ICADS takes a very participatory approach and offers a variety of activities during the time that you are not in class. You will have the opportunity to visit quality local museums, hear from expert lecturers on a variety of topics, taste-test a buffet of tropical fruit in ICADS\u2019s fabulous Fiesta de Frutas, learn Latin dancing, volunteer in marginalized communities, and more. \u00a0Additionally, there are gyms in San Jose that students can join and many find that dance lessons are an excellent way to stay fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Grading System<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><table class=\"three-column-table\" style=\"height:538px;\" width=\"284\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade<\/th>\n<th>Score<\/th>\n<th>SMCM Grade<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<td>100<\/td>\n<td>A+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>95-99<\/td>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<td>90-94<\/td>\n<td>A-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<td>87-89<\/td>\n<td>B+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>83-86<\/td>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<td>80-82<\/td>\n<td>B-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<td>77-79<\/td>\n<td>C+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>73-76<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<td>70-72<\/td>\n<td>C-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>D+<\/td>\n<td>66-69<\/td>\n<td>D+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>60-65<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<td>59 or lower<\/td>\n<td>F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1890-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"important-links\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1890-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-1890-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1890-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Important<\/strong> Links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1890-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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