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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A good way to assess grade inflation is comparing public and private schools. On average public school kids have higher grades than their private school counterparts. One just grades easier than the other. That said, college admissions often weigh where an applicant is coming from. [/quote] UVA doesn't weigh the difference. They are GPA hungry hos. And, they are known for grade inflation themselves. I think it's telling that in the Princeton review college guide most Ivies post their average GPA of admits as a 3.9 and UVA reports a 4.4. Just the way they report it shows they care about 'off the chart' GPAs w/out care to substance. 4.4 seemed to be the cutoff this cycle--no matter where the kid attended high school/rigor.[/quote]
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