<p>Which top schools deem Class Rank to be 'very important'? I know UT Austin is one.</p>
<p>Since you say “top ranked” schools, I’d say all of them consider it to be one of the biggest factors - along with SAT/ACT scores, GPA and course rigor - in showing your academic capability.</p>
<p>You are right CatnPhx, most schools consider a ‘well rounded’ student.</p>
<p>But, UT Austin may be unique. They give a very heavy weightage for valedictorians and salutatorians in the admission process (considering the student qualifies minimum SAT and other requirements).</p>
<p>Are there any other good (top 100) schools which have a similar policy for top rankers?</p>
<p>Char 4 bmp…</p>