Should I bother applying to Highly Selective Schools?

siliconvalleymom
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:47:50 +0000

Your change in rank will not matter at all…3rd to 11th in a class that large is not meaningful.
What will matter is the significant downturn in your grades, and the factors that caused the dip. You will need to make a persuasive argument that the setback was temporary, and that the issues are under control. Your first semester senior grades will be more significant than for the typical applicant.