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Reply to "Wouldn't it be easier for your child to stand out in an average/low rated school vs a high rated?"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A child with a 4.125 coming from FCHS has a higher likelihood of getting into UVA than a child with a 4.125 coming out of OHS. Why? Because a 4.125 is not as common at FCHS and is a dime a dozen at OHS. So the FCHS student is one of a few to earn such, and the college admissions know this. This student shows more potential than the same student at OHS. Iow, a 4.125 at a lower rated school is on par with a 4.375 at a higher rated school. [/quote] This is offset by more students from OHS getting into UVA than students from FCHS getting into UVA. [/quote] But a higher GPA is needed from OHS than FHS, FCHS, HHS. It’s not “fair” but is reality.[/quote] The same kid will likely end up with a higher GPA at OHS and will be better prepared for UVA as well. The FCHS will more likely end up at VCU than UVA. [/quote]
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