<p>I chose not to put my rank on my application or transcript, but do counselors still put it on the school report?</p>
<p>If your school has a ranking system, then your counselor may put it on your application. If the colleges you’re applying to don’t require you to provide a rank, then it may not even matter. And if they do there are always other factors they may consider, because rankings aren’t the only thing that matters. Heck, my school doesn’t even rank because my current class has only seventy-six students.</p>
<p>@elliebee it’s crazy because at times it seems like it is the only thing that matters, and that a horrendous rank will take me out of the equation at my top schools (Franklin & Marshall, Middlebury, and Haverford).</p>
<p>I get that, and I won’t sugarcoat it by saying that class rankings aren’t a factor in admissions decisions, because they obviously are. That being said, it doesn’t define your transcript. The classes you took and the grades you got, as well as your test scores, extracurriculars, recommendations, and essays also play a big part.</p>
<p>Is your school very academically oriented? If that’s the case, I’m guessing it’ll make a huge difference.</p>
<p>@elliebee well I go to one of the top ranked schools in NJ, and yes it is very competitive. At least I am the only person applying to Middlebury as of now (according to naviance).</p>
<p>It may make a difference, then. If you think you have a shot, then definitely go for it!</p>
<p>@elliebee well I love them and I figure why not try. I’ve overcame a slight learning disorder so my story is one of some triumph, which I think admissions officers will like. Plus, my SAT is somewhat acceptable for Middlebury (1930) although that is still not ideal. A teacher and staff member who nominated me for an award wrote my letter, as well as my English teacher. I was also told I have a great essay that is unique, as I wrote about rap music helping me get through high school. I also do a good amount volunteer work and participated in a sport for three years, and I am starting to write a book that, if my English teacher believes is good, I will submit as a writing supplement. Plus I think those schools look at the applicant as a whole.</p>
<p>Your SAT score is below Middlebury’s 25th percentile; it’s a major reach for you (especially if you’re not a URM or a recruited athlete).</p>
<p>@arcadia it’s literally like 22nd percentile… I’m 10 points under. The stupidity of people on this site never fails to amaze me.</p>
<p>@SeinfeldFan1
I don’t think you understand percentiles. If your score is at the 22nd percentile, that means that 88 percent of enrolled kids had a HIGHER score. </p>
<p>@neatoburrito that is true that it means a lot scored higher than me but is there really a difference between 25th percentile and something a few percentiles lower? If there is I’ll understand but a 1940 and 1930 are virtually identical as far as percentiles.</p>
<p>The general consensus is that those who are admitted with scores in the bottom quarter are hooked on some way. </p>
<p>So for most kids, to consider a school like Middlebury, with a 19% admit rate, a match, you’d need an SAT scores around 2100. So Arcadia is correct. Your score, even if you had a 3.9, would make Middlebury a reach. </p>
<p>Oh, and it’s 78 percent, not 88 percent. I’m tired. 
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<p>@neatoburrito well it was never anything but a far reach anyway so nbd.</p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, is your 1930 SAT superscored? If not, do you have another set of scores that you would be able to report that would give you any higher subscores that could then be superscored? I am a little confused as to whether or not Middlebury superscores- they say they take the highest subsection scores but they fall short of using the term “superscore”. Also, they are on the list of schools that superscore the ACT (a list that has appeared a few times on other threads) but again I don’t see where Middlebury actually refers to superscoring on its website. Does anyone know if the mid 50% scores Middlebury reports are superscored in any way?</p>
<p>Your GC will still rank you even if your school doesn’t rank. On the counselor recommendation form, they ask if you are top 1%, 5%, 10%, above average, average… for academic. You can google for the form. If your counselor does not check off at least top 10% I think it would be a stretch for Middlebury.</p>