<p>I go to a school where there are a lot of overachievers. All of us have really good stats and about the same types of extracurriculars. So, I was wondering, is coming from a school with 10-15 Ivy material kids a disadvantage? Would colleges compare you against your school peers and select only like two kids? Or, does your school not have an impact and colleges just take as many qualified students as there are?</p>
<p>My kids went to a hyper competitive public HS (about 25% of the students to to Ivy or equivalent colleges). My kids were strong students, but not at that level. Still, their HS was definitely NOT a disadvantage when they applied to college. College admissions officers will know your HS, know it is competitive and adjust accordingly. In addition, in all likelihood, you will be very well prepared for college which is a plus.</p>
<p>Your school will likely not have an impact on admissions–there is no “quota” to fill from each school. But be warned that being “qualified” isn’t enough for Ivy admissions. There were several “Ivy material” seniors at my school this year, and only one got into an Ivy regular decision (that I heard of). Our valedictorian was rejected from both of hers.</p>
<p>Yeah, I am aware of the connotations “qualified” holds. I just meant that if they wanted to accept an applicant, they will without considering their school. Thanks for your answers.</p>
<p>What if your school has always had a good reputation but this year is just insane. Like, my school has always had a good reputation, but was never a school that sent 15 kids to ivies. In addition, every year has always had the group of few kids who are clearly superior and exceptional. This year, everyone is at the same level, but we are not exceptional or anything. Would that have any bearing?</p>
<p>Really, the best source of knowledge here is going to be your school’s college counselors. They’ll know how students from your school have fared in admissions given different student’s stats and any admissions hooks. Does your school have Naviance?</p>
<p>The best thing to do is to make sure you’ve built a great college list, starting with finding safeties you’d be happy to attend and that your family can afford. Again, your college counselor can be a big help with this–and the folks here are really good at helping you figure out safeties, too.</p>
<p>Thanks, I will talk to my counselor.</p>
<p>Yes, I do have a safety that is a really good school. I believe I should be admitted, unless I write horribly terrible essays. </p>