Do colleges look at your High School "rank" ?

Question

I got 4.0 all Freshman year at a supposely low academic public high school.

So I transfer to a more selective public school (ranked a top 100 California HS according to US NEWs, etc).

Currently I'm getting low 3.3s at this tougher school.

Do colleges take that in consideration when applying?

Was it a mistake to transfer to the harder school?

Answer 1

I think it depends on where you want to go. I don't think it matters that much for most colleges. Just do what you can. Good night!

Answer 2

of COURSE they take high school rankings into account. These are college admissions people, they're not stupid. If you think about it, why do a lot of competitive children choose to go to harder, prep schools as opposed to a public school that may be easier? Because admissions take the rigorousness into account.

For example, I went to a hard, selective, all girls prep school w/ a good reputation. My grades weren't straight A, but I got into more selective schools than people I know who had better grades at easier schools w/ easier classes.

Answer 3

possibly...if ur wanting to go to a really good school, such as a med or law school it was a good choice...if ur plannin on going just to a state school or something..i would have jus stayed pat in ur old life, everything woulda worked out fine if ur a hardworker n good student....good luck tho!