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Anonymous wrote:And do people actually truly know what the median GPA is at Sidwell, GDS, Maret or STA/NCS? I would think that info is not available. All I've heard is that a 4.0 is very rare at these schools and that a 3.5 is respectable. No idea what is true or not.

It's all speculative. Ideally, you want a 3.7+ from these schools for the most selective colleges.

Ideally, yes, but there are instances where kids with GPAs of 3.3 to 3.5 and good test scores are admitted to Ivy League schools and top-tier universities. The rigor of these schools is well-known and considered when evaluating applicants. However, the admissions process varies from year to year.

Not from NCS. You need a 3.8 minimum for top 20s, preferably 3.9. 3.7 won't cut it if you are not hooked. Maybe it's different at Sidwell.

Sidwell isn’t inflated like NCS so yes, it’s different

Not true, I know a handful of girls who graduated from NCS within the last few years who were offered spots at T20's with a 3.4 and 1400+ SAT. Not sure if NCS is inflated, but I know Sidwell has an outstanding reputation, and the kids are well prepared. I'm assuming it's the same for some of the other schools as well.

Uh, where are they in the Scoir data? You are making this up. It doesn't exist. I have a current senior and there is no such data.

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Anonymous wrote:And do people actually truly know what the median GPA is at Sidwell, GDS, Maret or STA/NCS? I would think that info is not available. All I've heard is that a 4.0 is very rare at these schools and that a 3.5 is respectable. No idea what is true or not.

It's all speculative. Ideally, you want a 3.7+ from these schools for the most selective colleges.

Ideally, yes, but there are instances where kids with GPAs of 3.3 to 3.5 and good test scores are admitted to Ivy League schools and top-tier universities. The rigor of these schools is well-known and considered when evaluating applicants. However, the admissions process varies from year to year.

Not from NCS. You need a 3.8 minimum for top 20s, preferably 3.9. 3.7 won't cut it if you are not hooked. Maybe it's different at Sidwell.

Sidwell isn’t inflated like NCS so yes, it’s different

Not true, I know a handful of girls who graduated from NCS within the last few years who were offered spots at T20's with a 3.4 and 1400+ SAT. Not sure if NCS is inflated, but I know Sidwell has an outstanding reputation, and the kids are well prepared. I'm assuming it's the same for some of the other schools as well.

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Anonymous wrote:And do people actually truly know what the median GPA is at Sidwell, GDS, Maret or STA/NCS? I would think that info is not available. All I've heard is that a 4.0 is very rare at these schools and that a 3.5 is respectable. No idea what is true or not.

It's all speculative. Ideally, you want a 3.7+ from these schools for the most selective colleges.

Ideally, yes, but there are instances where kids with GPAs of 3.3 to 3.5 and good test scores are admitted to Ivy League schools and top-tier universities. The rigor of these schools is well-known and considered when evaluating applicants. However, the admissions process varies from year to year.

Not from NCS. You need a 3.8 minimum for top 20s, preferably 3.9. 3.7 won't cut it if you are not hooked. Maybe it's different at Sidwell.

Sidwell isn’t inflated like NCS so yes, it’s different

NCS is inflated?