Does High School Ranking Matter?

Class rank can be a useful consideration for admissions officers. GPA does not exist in a vacuum, and class rank puts your child's grades in context. For example, it matters to admissions officers whether your child took advantage of the opportunities they were given.

Does the ranking of your school matter?

College-bound high school students (and their parents) are fascinated by college rankings, but college rankings do not help students find the right college for them. College rankings are based on someone else's criteria and are not personalized to the student.

Does your high school matter to colleges?

Colleges do consider fall grades, and even after admission your high school classes and grades still matter. Though it is far more common for a school to request a senior year schedule, there are many colleges that will ask for final grades.