Class rank, class rank, class rank. It’s killing my application. But as stated above, leadership is critical. Prepare well for the CFA and look to attend SLE and Boys’ State. 1490 for your critical reading and math section is basically the security point. It’s important your class rank is no lower than the top 20% although this may not be essential if you’re in a non-competitive district. My sister was appointed early may with top 5% in her class and low SAT scores (highest 1800)… they matter! (she was also junior class president and held various student government positions, she received a 3 year ROTC scholarship to Loyola University)