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[quote=Anonymous]It depends on the public high school. The top 20 percent of students at schools like Whitman, Langley, and the magnets are at a different level, particularly in math and science. They all have GPAs well north of 4.0, scores above 1500, and often really outstanding ECs. Pre-Covid, these students did really well when it came to college admissions.

However, test optional threw things asunder. Widespread grade inflation helped no one. And it's now difficult for these students to distinguish themselves from their peers. And now with widespread cuts to federal funding, I think private school students again have an advantage. Whether stated or not, obvious full pay applicants will likely rise to the top of the pile at a lot of schools. And it's easier for students in small private schools to cultivate more unique applications. But for raw brain power, talent and drive, the top 20 percent of students at the well resourced public schools are usually leaps and bounds ahead of the private school students in the DC area, especially in STEM. But for college admissions at present, I think the advantage is with private school students today, except for those applying to engineering. The public school students still have an advantage there.[/quote]

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