FACT: Class rank has limited impact on college admissions.
More and more colleges are no longer considering class rank as a key factor during the application process due to the varying grading scales, policies and practices that are in place nationwide. According to college admission offices, more emphasis is instead put on students’ individual GPAs, the rigor of coursework taken in high school and their participation in extracurricular activities and community service opportunities.
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