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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My upperclassman is in a class where an essay turned by last week had an average grade of an 82%.  This is what I mean by grade deflation.

My kid spent at least 10 hours on this (a one page essay) and received the average (82%).

It's just ridiculous.  The school admitted kids who were at the very top of their sending public and private schools, refined them by fire for 2+ years 
years (in very difficult humanities and writing classes) and is now continues to say, "oh no, despite your very best effort, most of you can only write at a B- level."  I have a different kid in a top public and this would have been a 98% there.  The standard at the private is just beyond unreasonable.  [/quote]

Why did you put them in private then knowing that they could get a much higher GPA in public? I agree the GPA does matter on college admissions and it is frustrating and seems unfair. I will say overall kids are Big 3s do fair much better than kids from publics with same grades. Yes factually speaking this is true.

In regards to this specific assignment your child needs to reach out to the teacher and ask why such strict grading and ask what percentage do the grade? [/quote]

I'm curious what your goals are for your children. [b] My DS had a 3.7 UM GPA and scored a 35 ACT in his first sitting from a Big 3.  Maybe it's a humble brag.  Feel free to judge.[/b]
He wanted to go to a big state school with school spirit and big time sports. That was his choice and we accepted his decision.

My son had a wonderful experience during his freshman year in college.  He often says his college classes are easier than his upper school work.  I guess some people that send their kids to private schools believe in Ivy or bust.  That is ok with me.  However, there are many kids that attend privates that have no aspiration to attend the Ivy's or top SLACS/LACS and are happy at their new schools.  [/quote

I'm one of the above posters.  Is this enough for a big state school in 2023?  I'm a Big3 parent an I'm not so sure.  I think it works well with the liberal arts colleges but I'm nervous about state schools.  [/quote]

I'm not PP but 2023 parent from a Big 3. My guess is this is not good enough for an unhooked student hoping for admissions to big states like Berkeley, UCLA, Michigan, UNC, or UVA OOS and if you are trying for engineering maybe not for some others if you are male.  [/quote]

Also a 2023 Big 3 parent and my advice is your child should still apply. I know kids that did end up getting into top 20 schools regular decision after getting denied to much lower schools. Things happen. You won’t know unless you try. Good luck. [/quote]

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