<p>Just how important is it to be in the top 10% of a school where 10+ seniors have 4.0's? (We don't do UW GPAs.)</p>
<p>Because I think after this semester, my rank will definitely drop out of it. <em>sigh</em>
I have decent ECs and 2260 combined SAT. @_@</p>
<p>From what I've seen, some colleges find rank to be important. I don't see why, though; if your class just happens to be of the Genius Generation, then being in the top, say, 20% may be damn good in comparison to most schools. (Basically, I think rankings are stupid.)</p>
<p>If your rank is dropping due to bad grades in AP classes, you might ask your teachers whether they change grades based on your AP exam score. Plus, with good ECs and a 2260 SAT, you should be in a good spot. :P</p>
<p>Oops, I meant to say we dont' do W GPAs...
Our class really isn't the Genius Generation. Just a LOT of people cheat. Or take easy classes.</p>
<p>Anyway, it's a class I'm taking at a university for credit that's dropping my grade. The prof doesn't think too highly of me, so I doubt the grade'll change. But thanks. We'll see how it works out.</p>
<p>It depends on the colleges you're applying to...</p>
<p>"Or take easy classes."</p>
<p>Such is the reason why almost all colleges require applicants to state their past and current courses or send them a transcript. Many, if not most, of these colleges factor in the challenge, coarse load, and rigor of these courses/classes into their decisions.</p>
<p>Heh, the two I REALLY want are Hopkins and Rice... -_-;</p>
<p>Many colleges ask if the rank is weighted or unweighted. </p>
<p>If they see your rank is low but you take lots of APs in an unweighted ranking system, then its understandable, particularly if your counselor gives your courseload difficulty a high rating.</p>