Hello, I’m a high school junior and I have some questions regarding my high school in college applications.
I currently go to an unranked, noncompetitive, public high school. I am worried that the school has a horrible reputation on the WASC committee, who had just visited our school recently. I am concerned that my school’s status will negatively affect my chances of being accepted to an elite college.
In terms of my progress through high school, it is great. I have a 4.0 GPA, in the top 1% of my class of 502 students, taking the most rigorous classes offered (5 APs this year), and am involved in club activities (president of 1, officer of 3). Aside from school activities, I showed innovative leadership by conducting research and becoming an entrepreneur by starting my own music business. I am also involved in internships and hospital volunteering. I could ramble on for a lot more, but in short, I believe I am doing the limit that my school and community offer.
Also, although my school is unranked, there are about 3 students each year who get accepted to a “tier-1” top-10 college.
I hope the reputation of my high school does not sabotage my chances of being accepted into college or somehow “degrade” the efforts that I have made during my high school career.
Thank you for reading this fairly long question. I hope I addressed my issue clearly.