<p>I go to a high school called Thomas Wootton. It's ranked in the top 100 in the nation. Do colleges care about that? Thanks</p>
<p>yeah if you are in the top 5-10% of the school</p>
<p>Your high school grade record is the single most important part of your application. In assessing it, admissions committees do try to factor in what they know about the strength of different high schools. For the Ivies, you need to do well in any event, but being high in your class at a very strong school will count for more than the same thing in a school that isn’t as strong.</p>
<p>The biggest advantage Wooten will give you is that colleges have heard of it…they know exactly what it means for you t take certain classes, have certain grades, etc, because they see and admit lots of applicants from your school.</p>
<p>Most of the people here are misinterpreting the question. He is not asking the significance of his rank, he is asking the significance of the ranking of his high school as part of the nation. OP, it really depends on how many students are sent to top schools from previous years. If your school is a magnet then yes, it will help, however, if it is not, then the effect shall be minimal, if any at all.</p>
<p>Yeah I was actually asking about the actual rank of the school. Sadly, our county doesn’t rank students. Is that something that I should tell the college in my application or just not talk about it at all?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Colleges will know that your county doesn’t rank students when they see your transcripts. There’s no need to go out of your way to tell them that your county doesn’t rank.</p>
<p>If a person moves to a better high school, doesn’t rank in the top 10%, but has other great accomplishments, can they still get into an IVY league?</p>
<p>thread is 3 years old. in answer to your question, each school has a regional representative who is familiar with your school. You will be evaluated based on taking the most rigorous courses that your school offers and doing well.</p>