Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 10:01     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3.8s do well from our private if you have very good LORs. low 3.7s is where it gets tough


General guide for feeder private high schools:

There’s a bit of private HS reputational variation, but here’s the general overview:
3.9+ = competitive for T10+
3.8+ = competitive for T11-20/25+
3.7+ = competitive for T25/30+


It varies from school to school.
At ours:
3.9+ = competitive for T5
3.8+ = competitive for T10
3.7+ = competitive for T25
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 10:01     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Private feeder boy, humanities with awards?
I'd look at Brown. Figure out your competition inside the school first. That's super important.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:59     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to ask your college guidance.

I'm confused by what you mean by "feeder school". If you're truly at a feeder in the broad sense of the word (i.e. a top high school that performs extremely well across the board with elite colleges) then a 3.8 is undoubtedly a decent GPA and schools like Michigan will admit this kid.


Feeder school: sends at least 15% to ivy; or 25%+ to T20+T10lac; or 40%+ to T30.



OP yup about this. We’re in NYC. Kid is a junior and we don’t get access to naviance til next semester. I guess they don’t want people focused on this too early? Not sure. Maybe that’s normal.


this was same at our nyc feeder - maybe same one. I looked at the harvard Westlake website for some similar stats. Also IMO, your kid will get a great read from the current seniors about how things shake out. if you're looking to tour now, just tour based on vibe. big/small/etc
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:58     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:My 3.83 unweighted humanities kid from feeder private HS at Northwestern.
Also admitted to Vanderbilt and Michigan and Cornell.


boy or girl?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:58     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:3.8s do well from our private if you have very good LORs. low 3.7s is where it gets tough


General guide for feeder private high schools:

There’s a bit of private HS reputational variation, but here’s the general overview:
3.9+ = competitive for T10+
3.8+ = competitive for T11-20/25+
3.7+ = competitive for T25/30+
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:57     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to ask your college guidance.

I'm confused by what you mean by "feeder school". If you're truly at a feeder in the broad sense of the word (i.e. a top high school that performs extremely well across the board with elite colleges) then a 3.8 is undoubtedly a decent GPA and schools like Michigan will admit this kid.


Feeder school: sends at least 15% to ivy; or 25%+ to T20+T10lac; or 40%+ to T30.



OP yup about this. We’re in NYC. Kid is a junior and we don’t get access to naviance til next semester. I guess they don’t want people focused on this too early? Not sure. Maybe that’s normal.


Yes normal. NYC schools typically have the first parent counselor meeting in the Spring junior year. It may take several meetings to collect the information you needed. At ours you can only look at it at the counselor's office. Can't take picture or notes.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:57     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My 3.83 unweighted humanities kid from feeder private HS at Northwestern.
Also admitted to Vanderbilt and Michigan and Cornell.


surprised vandy took you during RD. they only take ED from our feeder, unless tip top stats


It's all about your HS. Don't extrapolate from someone else's.


I'm not. Think I was pretty clear about what happens at our HS..
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:57     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:There’s a really good old post on here titled 3.8uw private. Search for it.


https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1193637.page
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:56     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My 3.83 unweighted humanities kid from feeder private HS at Northwestern.
Also admitted to Vanderbilt and Michigan and Cornell.


surprised vandy took you during RD. they only take ED from our feeder, unless tip top stats


It's all about your HS. Don't extrapolate from someone else's.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:55     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
3.8s do well from our private if you have very good LORs. low 3.7s is where it gets tough
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:54     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
There’s a really good old post on here titled 3.8uw private. Search for it.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:53     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:My 3.83 unweighted humanities kid from feeder private HS at Northwestern.
Also admitted to Vanderbilt and Michigan and Cornell.


surprised vandy took you during RD. they only take ED from our feeder, unless tip top stats
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:50     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
My 3.83 unweighted humanities kid from feeder private HS at Northwestern.
Also admitted to Vanderbilt and Michigan and Cornell.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:50     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to ask your college guidance.

I'm confused by what you mean by "feeder school". If you're truly at a feeder in the broad sense of the word (i.e. a top high school that performs extremely well across the board with elite colleges) then a 3.8 is undoubtedly a decent GPA and schools like Michigan will admit this kid.


Feeder school: sends at least 15% to ivy; or 25%+ to T20+T10lac; or 40%+ to T30.



OP yup about this. We’re in NYC. Kid is a junior and we don’t get access to naviance til next semester. I guess they don’t want people focused on this too early? Not sure. Maybe that’s normal.
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2025 09:49     Subject: 3.8 feeder HS, 1560 SAT, very good EC
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You need to ask your college guidance.

I'm confused by what you mean by "feeder school". If you're truly at a feeder in the broad sense of the word (i.e. a top high school that performs extremely well across the board with elite colleges) then a 3.8 is undoubtedly a decent GPA and schools like Michigan will admit this kid.


Feeder school: sends at least 15% to ivy; or 25%+ to T20+T10lac; or 40%+ to T30.


Is your college counseling office not helping you in-depth with this? My kid goes to a top private in NYC, and they have been an amazing resource. Insist on getting better advice from them if you feel you have to ask this question here.