<p>Nngmm- so true, there doesn’t seem to be any information given to the students on rank until senior graduation. Thus, no outright feelings of inadequacy for quite awhile! </p>
<p>Jcakes-Since the bottom quarter at Harvard probably carries a B-/C+ average, I would consider that to be well above average.</p>
<p>From my observations, the bottom quarter at Harvard is extremely happy. Happy to be at Harvard getting a great education, excelling at extracurriculars, landing great internships and jobs even in this economy. And they do not feel that “they aren’t even average”. </p>
<p>Just today my DD listened to her Kennedy school professor urge the class to join the public service sector, assuring them that the successful Washington politicos were mostly “C” students at HU, more interested in people and issues than grade-grubbing.</p>