Class Rank

Applying to College
1

If there are around 230 students in my grade at a generic public school, does being #4 or 5 in the class vs being #2 or 1 make a big difference to more-competitive colleges?

My freshman year was not my best, but I have worked hard to be around #5. However, I feel like this would look bad coming from an “easy” high school.

Thoughts?

2

No.

That said, if #1 has a stronger application aside from rank, and is applying to the same competitive college, that may hurt. But not because of the rank.

3

Thank you — maybe I will be alright where I am after all!

4

Most selective schools care more about top 10% or top 5% of class so you should be fine.