Note that this would mean that you place in the bottom half of your class. Based on other indications, you more likely meant that you fall in the 50th to 75th percentile range (or higher with your weighted GPA).
Note that a NM scholar with a 3.0, most rigorous courseload may well have been in a school where that GPA could put you in the top of your cohort. One of my collegekids spent some time in a secondary school that on principle did not give A’s in English to 9th graders, and had a de facto cap on the # of As a teacher could give out in one class. There was no such thing as a 4.0 from that school (and no weighting either).
merc81, thanks for your clarification but yes, I will be in the bottom half of my class with unweighted GPA per my GC.
Thanks cptofthehouse for your guidance. Yes, I am excited about Clark and will be applying to SUNY. I will add URI as one of my candidates even though I am thinking UConn Storrs also might be another one I will look at as you said with a large public university.
pickpocket, thanks for your guidance. This thread is helping me right set my expectations and how to more effectively utilize ED.
vmt, thanks for your guidance. This thread is very helpful with all of the feedback.
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