<p>I’m by no means an expert, but the qualities of high schools vary so much that class ranking have to be taken with a large dose of salt. A #37 at one school could be a #1 at another. What’s important is the stats behind the ranking. You’ve got good EC and your upward trend will help to balance the B’s. Good ACT.
There’s no point not to apply. There’s nothing to lose in trying vs. not applying at all save a one time fee and a few hours of your time.
(With everything else being equal, which it isn’t, the people in front of you have a marginally better chance. But not all of them are varsity athletes or have jobs.)</p>