<p>So I come from a relatively small Quaker school and we have very rigorous classes. The regular classes at my school can be compared to honor classes at public schools. Im not trying to shut people from public schools down, but I was just wondering if college admission people take that into consideration. </p>
<p>Most colleges will receive a “school profile.” They will understand that your school is rigorous, but they will also see whether you were taking the most rigorous available courseload and how your record generally compares with your peers. While they might respect a B+ average from your school, they will respect an A- more. I sent my kids to a Quaker school, also. Does yours have courses designated as AP/IB/Honors? The school itself might not weight your GPA, but colleges will apply a weighting system to your grades. Naviance ought to show how past applicants have fared. </p>
<p>Yeah they do have AP/IB/ Honors courses. Thanks for your input! @woogzmama </p>
<p>If you’re trying to get into top schools, your competition from public schools is not likely to have taken many regular or even honors classes - they will more likely have taken numerous APs. Conversely, if your school doesn’t offer APs, you won’t be held to that standard as somewhere it will be known that all your classes are held to a higher standard. </p>
<p>Just check and see where previous grads have gotten into from your school having taken your classes and gotten your grades and test scores. In other words, Naviance and/or your GC. To worry about what other kids are doing in other schools is a pointless exercise.</p>