Chance for UP? Schreyer?

luvthej
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:36:24 +0000

The single-most important component of the SHC application is high school performance, accounting for the rigor of classwork and reputation of the high school. I’m not sure why I read statements to the contrary from time to time on this forum. This is misinformation. This is repeated at every SHC visit. Faculty readers consider performance and rigor in their overall evaluations.
Test scores, no. I think the HC would rise a few places in rankings if they used test scores in the evaluations. However, the process they use seems to work for them and I don’t think this will change anytime soon.
3.6UW is not out of the question, but is lower than most successful applicants. It all depends on the details of the 3.6 and the school. A 3.6 at a rigorous private school is very different from a 3.6 from an above average public. Likewise, a consistent 3.6 is different from a situation where the GPA is reduced because a couple of lower grades in subjects outside of the students strengths. You’ll only know if you apply.