<p>My son goes to a very competitive private school. He is in middle school right now. His current GPA is 4.1 (4.0 scale). He is in honors English but not in honors math. In order to be in honors math he has to have A or A+ in every single test and quiz which he quite doesn't have. He has an A for the course. Next year there will be honors track for science. Usually math honors students are in advantage for science honors and same "grade" policy is in place for science honors placement as well. I am afraid he might not be placed in honors math or science by the time he goes to high school. His focus is computer science. Could someone please tell me if he cannot be in honors track for math and science what are his chances to get accepted at Ivy League schools and what he could do to make up for this deficiency! He is already on top of all ECs that they usually recommend for college admission. Thank you!</p>
<p>It is far too early to tell. </p>
<p>“In order to be in honors math he has to have A or A+ in every single test and quiz.” </p>
<p>Are you sure that this is the school’s actual policy? I don’t see how anyone would make it into the honors math stream if this were the case. I had the second highest math grade in my high school when I finished, and I had my fair share of poor quizzes (which are worth very little). Double check this; you might not have the correct information.</p>
<p>Thank you! I checked with the school authority. To challenge the math placement level you have to have solid As (A/A+) in every single test/quiz and to be placed in honors science you must have 90%-100% although out the year! I know it’s ridiculous! That’s why I’m wondering how its going to turn out for him to stay at this school!</p>