HELP: Low Class Rank But High Scores

Hi Everyone,
My school is very small (graduating class of 10) and my class rank is at the bottom, but my gpa and grades are high. Do you guys think that universities will suspect the school is inflating grades. (It’s not because we do diplomas (provincial exams on each subject) that verify students abilities, I also scored high in those test).

I think with such a small class size, rank isn’t going to be a factor if your grades and test scores are high.

Don’t sweat it. While class rank is important for some schools, those schools also consider your high school profile. They will see that you come from a school of high achievers, and are doing well, and are ready for the next step.

Because your class size is so small, you are more likely going to be looked at similar to a home-schooled kid. With great grades and test scores, you will have plenty of great options.

Unless, of course, all of your teachers or your GC will write your rec letter saying - “This is the very worst kid in my entire school ever! Good Riddance!” (For the record, that was intended to be funny, in the sort of way my dentist asks the following - what do you call the guy who graduates last in his class at dental school? Doctor!")

Thank you so much! I’m way less stressed out now :slight_smile:

They won’t give a rank. Your school will send a school profile that explains what is going on.
My DD went to a nationally ranked public magnet school and their profile said:

Class Rank
The majority of our students earn grades that are exemplary. Each year a large percentage of the senior
class receives Semi-Finalist or Commended Status on the NMSQT. We believe that our students’ levels of
achievement are not fully communicated by using class rank as a singular transcript statistic. ABC High School policy, therefore, precludes reporting of class rank.