Data Scale: FindingSchool leverages an extensive data set that exceeds that of similar rankings, ensuring accurate and relevant evaluations through well-defined weight distributions and scoring mechanisms.
Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.
Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.
Basis for Ranking: Instead of absolute values, we focus on relative differences in data. There is no fixed score threshold for separating schools; instead, the “admission cutoff” is adjusted annually based on data trends, similar to college entrance exams.
The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included
The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.
The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.
In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.
In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.
1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.
2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.
3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.
4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.
5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.
Ranking | University/College | Students |
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#3 | Yale University | 1 + |
#4 | Columbia University | 1 + |
#4 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
#10 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
#12 | Northwestern University | 1 + |
#14 | Brown University | 1 + |
#15 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + |
#18 | Rice University | 1 + |
#18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + |
#20 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
#29 | University of Michigan | 1 + |
#30 | Boston College | 1 + |
#37 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 + |
#41 | University of California: Davis | 1 + |
#41 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 + |
#41 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1 + |
#52 | Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 + |
#52 | University of Washington | 1 + |
#57 | University of Connecticut | 1 + |
#61 | Purdue University | 1 + |
#66 | Fordham University | 1 + |
#69 | University of Minnesota: Twin Cities | 1 + |
#70 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 1 + |
LAC #14 | Wesleyan University | 1 + |
#75 | Colorado School of Mines | 1 + |
#75 | Indiana University Bloomington | 1 + |
#75 | Michigan State University | 1 + |
#82 | University of Iowa | 1 + |
#86 | Marquette University | 1 + |
#86 | University of Denver | 1 + |
#89 | University of Colorado Boulder | 1 + |
#96 | Saint Louis University | 1 + |
#99 | Loyola University Chicago | 1 + |
LAC #23 | Oberlin College | 1 + |
Matriculation | |||
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Ranking | University/College | 2012-2015 | Total |
All schools | 32 | ||
#5 | Yale University | 1 + | 1 |
#9 | Northwestern University | 1 + | 1 |
#9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + | 1 |
#9 | Brown University | 1 + | 1 |
#12 | Columbia University | 1 + | 1 |
#12 | University of Chicago | 1 + | 1 |
#15 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + | 1 |
#17 | Rice University | 1 + | 1 |
#20 | University of Notre Dame | 1 + | 1 |
#21 | University of Michigan | 1 + | 1 |
#24 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + | 1 |
#28 | University of California: Davis | 1 + | 1 |
#35 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1 + | 1 |
#39 | Boston College | 1 + | 1 |
#40 | University of Washington | 1 + | 1 |
#41 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 + | 1 |
#47 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 1 + | 1 |
#52 | Ohio State University: Columbus Campus | 1 + | 1 |
#53 | University of Minnesota: Twin Cities | 1 + | 1 |
#53 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 + | 1 |
#58 | University of Connecticut | 1 + | 1 |
#60 | Michigan State University | 1 + | 1 |
#61 | Purdue University | 1 + | 1 |
#73 | Indiana University Bloomington | 1 + | 1 |
#76 | Colorado School of Mines | 1 + | 1 |
#86 | Marquette University | 1 + | 1 |
#89 | Fordham University | 1 + | 1 |
#93 | University of Iowa | 1 + | 1 |
#105 | University of Colorado Boulder | 1 + | 1 |
#105 | Saint Louis University | 1 + | 1 |
#124 | University of Denver | 1 + | 1 |
#142 | Loyola University Chicago | 1 + | 1 |
Matriculation | |||
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Ranking | University/College | 2012-2015 | Total |
All schools | 3 | ||
#1 | Williams College | 1 + | 1 |
#11 | Wesleyan University | 1 + | 1 |
#23 | Oberlin College | 1 + | 1 |
Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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United States History
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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United States History
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European History
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Music Theory
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Physics 1
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
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AMBASSADORS CLUB
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CERAMICS CLUB
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CHESS CLUB
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FRENCH CLUB
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GSA CLUB
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
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AMBASSADORS CLUB
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CERAMICS CLUB
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CHESS CLUB
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FRENCH CLUB
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GSA CLUB
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GAME CLUB
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INTERACT CLUB
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Dance
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Music
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Piano
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Dance
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Music
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Piano
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Play Production
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String
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Photography
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Mixed Media
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