HS class rank not based on weighted GPA

tsbna44
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:33:25 +0000

My son’s school only publicly shared the top 25. The Princeton admit - no clue what hook there may have been - wasn’t in the top 25.

They will know your kids schedule. There are factors beyond grades also looked at and deferral means they’ve yet to make a decision (as opposed to a WL where they’ve already made a decision). The reality is they can see rigor but for so many they cannot see rank. So in general rigor will trump.

The only time, I think, rigor could penalize in this situation is a school that awards merit based on unweighted gpa. At U of Arizona, for example, the B+, if it were an A even in a standard class, would have led to a larger award.

Congrats on the two admissions that excite - assuming they are affordable.

I think your advice was wise and spot on. Let’s say the student lacked rigor. Even if it impacted an admission in a positive way, they’d then be less prepared for the rigors of college. As long as the student could handle the rigor of their ha schedule, of course, which your student clearly could.

And best of luck going forward to this student.

It’s hard for kids to realize but even the most accomplished are faced with rejection. I see it as the school’s loss - but with a deferral there’s certainly still a chance.

Best of luck.