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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Help me understand where DS stands. GPA is 3.75 in a school where average GPA is 3.7. SAT 1540. School average of 1500.

High school very rigorous, among top 20 private high schools in the country so peer group is super strong. Zero grade inflation. But also many in peer group hooked (rich or URM, etc) so naviance not very helpful.

Upward trajectory with grades. EC are strong and somewhat unique but not nationally ranked. Does well in national debate tournaments, but that's not his main EC. No sports. Will have great essay and LOR

I think being middle of the pack school-wise knocks out top 20 schools. But does it knock out top 40?

What I'm asking is where do middle of the pack kids from Riverdale or Horace Mann go to college?[/quote]

School average gpa seems unusually high…. Normally private school averages at 3.3 or 3.0.[/quote]

Not at the most academically selective private HS's. For private HS who only admit 15% or less applicants, they are generally bringing in majority A students from middle school as you apply with grades and standardized test (SSAT or ISEE). So the vast majority of these kids would be getting a 3.8-4.0 average in most high schools. There just aren't that many low scorers at these top selective privates, other than a few nepo babies who are bringing up the rear.[/quote]

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