Class rank?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>As an international applicant, I feel uneasy with some aspects of the American college application and I kindly ask for your help.</p>

<p>I have checked that in recommendation letters, universities usually ask for your class rank. </p>

<p>In my school, I was the first of my classroom, which comprised 43 students, and the first among other 400 senior students. </p>

<p>In this case, should the form be filled with 1/43 or 1/400?</p>

<p>Thank you for your attention so far.</p>

<p>Sincerely,
Sandro Rodrigues</p>

2

<p>Write 1/400 if you were first among the entire class of 400 students… it would look better.</p>

3

<p>Not only would it look better, but it would also better represent what the colleges are asking.</p>

4

<p>When they ask for class rank, they are referring to your graduating class–that is, all students graduating with you.</p>

5

<p>1/400 is what they are looking for.</p>