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Question #110:

I am a senior in a private prep school. My class ranking is 87, 3 short of being in the top half. I think this will make it difficult for me to attend the college of my choice? (courtesy Michael Wagner, Aledo, TX)

Answer #110:

Colleges are not so strict in their consideration of student high school rankings and deciles. Every high school is considered according to its educational strengths and weaknesses. Being near the top half of your high school may be considered a greater achievement than being valedictorian of a school with less stringent academic requirements. In general, small private colleges have the privilege of accepting the students they like, without adhering to specific numerical cutoffs. EDUFAX provides services for the Collegebound High School Student.

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