<p>The issues identified in this article as the reasons for low graduation rates have nothing to do with grade inflation of “certain kids”. In fact, the article claims that low income kids are typically under matched when applying to colleges, i.e. many apply to lower tier schools when their grades and SSAT scores would gain them admission to higher tier colleges better graduation rates. </p>
<p>Is grade inflation really an issue at prep schools? I hear so often on this board concerns that students are not receiving the high grades that they received at their public schools and non-boarding schools. What is the basis for this claim that schools are inflating the grades of “certain kids”?</p>