NE Prep School Grade Compression - Depression 2019-2020

MAandMEmom
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:45:01 +0000

I just wish I knew more about “gaming” course selection on the front end. Not that I would change the experience (and I bet my DD wouldn’t either); however, the ride is VERY visibly different for certain students at our school. Merit, something important to our family, will be adversely affected by the two or so points (yes, just two or so points) that my DD will be dinged as a result of taking honors and AP classes as they are not weighted. Her merit will be half of that of a friend who took a straight load as it is clear that the school does not dive as deeply into the profile and curriculum as some might believe. These are not sour grapes at all, but families should go into this knowing this important information - and select classes wisely.