<p>I was appalled when I found out my class rank was 30 out of 222 because my school ranks class weight on unweighted gpa, even though I have a 3.95 unweighted gpa. Apparently, there are 30 valedictorians in my grade right now that don’t take honors classes. But, i have a 34 on the act and 780 (Chem) and 800 (Math II) on my subject tests, so that might ease the impact of my horrific class rank. </p>
<p>How much will the class rank detract from my application?</p>
<p>really stinks, I think uw stinks. Seems like it is just to make it “easier” for schools to evaluate on a level playing field. They are penalizing the bright kids taking rigorous coursework.
Sorry, dont have an answer to your question tho~</p>
<p>id say the rank is fairly decent. given your good grades, the adcoms will assume you go to a very competitive school. thats not the problem. getting into the ivies specifically is.</p>
<p>I think as long as Harvard knows why your class rank is what it is, which you should explain to them, then you should be right back in the running</p>
<p>^^ There’s no need to explain anything, as your guidance counselor’s Secondary School Report must list the number of AP classes offered at your school and asks your GC to complete the following question about each applicant:</p>
<p>"In comparison to other college preparatory students at your school, the applicant’s course selection is: (a) Most Demanding, (b) Very Demanding, (c) Demanding, (d) Average, or (e) Below Average.</p>
<p>Admissions Directors can easily differentiate between a student with a top ranking, but below average course load and a student with a lower ranking, but a rigorous course load. For all selective colleges, course rigor is more important than school rank.</p>