<p>With the introduction of AP and IB programs, accelerated programs, online college classes, dual enrollment- I can't believe that the days of simple class rankings are not on the way out. It's just getting too complicated to take into account what students have taken.</p>
<p>In college, there are different GPA requirements for Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, etc. based on the degree program (at least at our state U there is). At UF a 3.2 earns an engineering student a place on the Dean's List; a Liberal Arts and Science student needs a 3.7.</p>
<p>It's already more than obvious that some students strategize for class rank with their course selections instead of picking what's best for their overall education. The ranking system has turned into a Hoping for A and Rewarding B system.</p>