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[quote=Anonymous]Non-legacy and non-recruited athlete private school students are at a disadvantage in college admissions the minute they enroll at a Big 3 HS. Not because of the grading standards, rather because they chose to join a highly qualified (and small) peer group (many with hooks). My DDs Big 3 has attempted to resist the pressure to change how they grade but is not immune to this trend. In the past several years more graduating classes have had multiple valedictorians than was the norm. Full disclosure, my DD was not a valedictorian, recruited athlete or legacy. Earning straight As is a unique accomplishment at a Big 3 school and should continue to represent the incredible achievement it is. College admittance results for valedictorian(s) and the B+/A- students (with challenging course loads) are indistinguishable. The value Big 3 schools provide is an excellent college prep education. Lowering grading standards hinders that value and will be perceived that way by college admission officers.

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