My high school doesn't rank?

Applying to College
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<p>I am currently a sophomore and i really want to get into the Drexel BA/MD program. But under their admissions requirements , it says that “applicants must have ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class (if applicable)”. Now , my school only has 42 kids per grade, so we don’t rank.Does this mean i can’t get in?</p>

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<p>No. It says “applicants must have ranked in top 10% of their graduating class (if applicable)” </p>

<p>Your school doesn’t rank. Therefore, that requirement is not applicable to you. They will judge you on other criteria that is available.</p>

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<p>Usually high schools have a fact sheet that they send to colleges with your application. It will have average GPA by decile or quintile, so schools will know where you are relative to your class.</p>

<p>I would ask your GC about this. For a class of 42–especially if it’s a private school, top 10% isn’t very meaningful.</p>

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<p>The “(if applicable)” part of that sentence is for students like you. If you don’t rank, you were never applicable to be in top 10%. Yours will be considered a special circumstance, so they will probably consider your GPA and other things with a heavier weight.</p>