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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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| #4 | University of Chicago | 1 |
| #9 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #10 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #12 | Dartmouth College | 1 |
| #15 | Cornell University | 1 |
| #15 | Vanderbilt University | 1 |
| LAC #3 | Swarthmore College | 1 |
| #18 | University of Notre Dame | 1 |
| #21 | Georgetown University | 1 |
| #23 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| #30 | Boston College | 1 |
| #32 | New York University | 1 |
| #37 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 |
| LAC #8 | Carleton College | 1 |
| #41 | Boston University | 1 |
| #41 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 |
| #41 | Tulane University | 1 |
| #47 | Lehigh University | 1 |
| #47 | Northeastern University | 1 |
| #47 | Penn State University Park | 1 |
| #52 | Pepperdine University | 1 |
| #57 | George Washington University | 1 |
| #57 | University of Connecticut | 1 |
| #57 | University of Maryland: College Park | 1 |
| #60 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 1 |
| #66 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 |
| #72 | American University | 1 |
| #72 | Rutgers University | 1 |
| #75 | Michigan State University | 1 |
| #75 | University of Delaware | 1 |
| #75 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | 1 |
| #82 | Miami University: Oxford | 1 |
| #86 | Marquette University | 1 |
| #89 | University of Vermont | 1 |
| LAC #19 | Colgate University | 1 |
| #99 | Drexel University | 1 |
| LAC #32 | Bucknell University | 1 |
| LAC #32 | University of Richmond | 1 |
| LAC #37 | Lafayette College | 1 |
| LAC #38 | Union College | 1 |
| LAC #47 | Gettysburg College | 1 |
| Matriculation | |||
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| Ranking | University/College | 2014-2015 | Total |
| All schools | 34 | ||
| #1 | Princeton University | 1 | 1 |
| #6 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 | 1 |
| #12 | University of Chicago | 1 | 1 |
| #12 | Cornell University | 1 | 1 |
| #18 | Vanderbilt University | 1 | 1 |
| #18 | Dartmouth College | 1 | 1 |
| #20 | University of Notre Dame | 1 | 1 |
| #22 | Georgetown University | 1 | 1 |
| #24 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 | 1 |
| #35 | New York University | 1 | 1 |
| #39 | Boston College | 1 | 1 |
| #40 | Rutgers University | 1 | 1 |
| #43 | Boston University | 1 | 1 |
| #47 | Penn State University Park | 1 | 1 |
| #47 | Lehigh University | 1 | 1 |
| #53 | Northeastern University | 1 | 1 |
| #53 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 | 1 |
| #57 | University of Maryland: College Park | 1 | 1 |
| #58 | University of Connecticut | 1 | 1 |
| #60 | Michigan State University | 1 | 1 |
| #60 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 | 1 |
| #67 | George Washington University | 1 | 1 |
| #67 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | 1 | 1 |
| #67 | University of Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 |
| #73 | Tulane University | 1 | 1 |
| #76 | University of Delaware | 1 | 1 |
| #76 | Pepperdine University | 1 | 1 |
| #82 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 1 | 1 |
| #86 | Marquette University | 1 | 1 |
| #98 | Drexel University | 1 | 1 |
| #105 | American University | 1 | 1 |
| #133 | University of Vermont | 1 | 1 |
| #133 | Miami University: Oxford | 1 | 1 |
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| Ranking | University/College | 2014-2015 | Total |
| All schools | 8 | ||
| #4 | Swarthmore College | 1 | 1 |
| #9 | Carleton College | 1 | 1 |
| #21 | Colgate University | 1 | 1 |
| #25 | University of Richmond | 1 | 1 |
| #30 | Lafayette College | 1 | 1 |
| #30 | Bucknell University | 1 | 1 |
| #38 | Union College | 1 | 1 |
| #63 | Gettysburg College | 1 | 1 |
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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French Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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French Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Psychology
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Drill Team
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Golf
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Drill Team
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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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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SETON ENSEMBLE
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TOWARD BOUNDLESS CHARITY
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MSRHS’s Leadership Club
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AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE – CLUB I
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ANIME CLUB – CLUB I
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BIBLE STUDY THROUGH READING AND FILM – CLUB I
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SETON ENSEMBLE
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TOWARD BOUNDLESS CHARITY
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MSRHS’s Leadership Club
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AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE – CLUB I
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ANIME CLUB – CLUB I
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BIBLE STUDY THROUGH READING AND FILM – CLUB I
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COLD JUSTICE – CLUB I
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CUP OF COMFORT – CLUB I
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DEBATE CLUB – CLUB I
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DRIFTWOOD - CLUB I
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ECO-ART “There is no Second Nature” – CLUB I
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FIBER CRAFTS – CLUB I
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FILMMAKING AND FILM PRODUCTION – CLUB I
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FITNESS – CLUB I
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FLAMENCO – CLUB I
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LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS – CLUB I
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LEGO MANIACS – CLUB I
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MSR IS GREEN – CLUB I
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PUZZLEMANIA – CLUB I
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RUBIK’S CUBES – CLUB I
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SETON SPIRIT – CLUB I
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SOJOURN – CLUB I
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SPORTS MOVIES – CLUB I
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ACRYLIC PAINTING – CLUB II
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ANIME CLUB – CLUB II
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BADMINTON and PICKLE BALL – CLUB II
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BIBLE STUDY THROUGH READING AND FILM – CLUB II
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C.A.D. CLUB – CLUB II
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COLD JUSTICE – CLUB II
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CUP OF COMFORT – CLUB II
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DRIFTWOOD - CLUB II
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FIBER CRAFTS – CLUB II
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FILMMAKING AND FILM PRODUCTION – CLUB II
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FITNESS – CLUB II
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HISTORY
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HOLLYWOOD STYLYE – CLUB II
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ITALIAN - CLUB II
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MSR IS GREEN – CLUB II
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PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB – CLUB II
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PUZZLEMANIA – CLUB II
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RUBIK’S CUBES – CLUB II
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SETON SPIRIT – CLUB II
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SPANISH CULTURE & CUISINE – CLUB II
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STEP DANCE – CLUB II
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