One way that high schools have to compare performance is to rank each student. A student ranked number 1 is considered to have the highest academic achievement of all the students in that grade, at that school. (more…)
Your school record—grades, grade-point average, courses, and class rank—is an important part of getting into college. You may be asked specific questions about your performance in school. In addition, many applications include a form to be completed by your high school’s college advisor or guidance counselor. (more…)