Ranking schools in DMV for “highest rigor”

[Anonymous]

It seems to me that many posts reference that their child’s has “highest rigor.” I’m guessing, though, that the highest rigor is different school-to school. What are the schools in the DMV that are likely a level above the rest if a child has taken the most rigorous courses there? I’m assuming TJ, Sidwell, NCS/STA, maybe GDS? Other publics or privates?

[Anonymous]

That’s not really how it works. Colleges want students who have taken the highest rigor available at their high school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seems to me that many posts reference that their child’s has “highest rigor.” I’m guessing, though, that the highest rigor is different school-to school. What are the schools in the DMV that are likely a level above the rest if a child has taken the most rigorous courses there? I’m assuming TJ, Sidwell, NCS/STA, maybe GDS? Other publics or privates?

You are only compared to your school, though. So if it's the highest rigor (for your major) at your school, you are good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seems to me that many posts reference that their child’s has “highest rigor.” I’m guessing, though, that the highest rigor is different school-to school. What are the schools in the DMV that are likely a level above the rest if a child has taken the most rigorous courses there? I’m assuming TJ, Sidwell, NCS/STA, maybe GDS? Other publics or privates?

this only applies for kids who go to more than one high schools at the same time.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget MCPS magnets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't forget MCPS magnets.

+1

Apparently the district is restructuring their magnet system, so there is some uncertainty about their future quality, but I would say that up to now they have been roughly equivalent to TJ in terms of rigor.