How do grades factor into your application?

[UltimaCroix]

@mie

For the “why only apply to 3?” question, yes, though my local option probably cannot even compete with lesser known boarding schools, my parents are not willing to send me anywhere if the school isn’t in the same league as Andover/Exeter/if the HS admissions counselor didn’t recommend it. They are not willing to do any research,

It’s unfortunate when low-information parents advise their kids on education matters without even the most basic facts.