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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| #62 | Syracuse University | 1 |
| #67 | University of Connecticut | 1 |
| #72 | American University | 1 |
| #72 | Fordham University | 1 |
| #83 | Marquette University | 1 |
| SUNY University at Buffalo | 1 | |
| #89 | University of Delaware | 1 |
| Auburn University | 1 | |
| #105 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 |
| #105 | Saint Louis University | 1 |
| #105 | University of Utah | 1 |
| #111 | Drew University | 1 |
| #127 | Clarkson University | 1 |
| #151 | Oregon State University | 1 |
| #151 | University of the Pacific | 1 |
| #166 | Hofstra University | 1 |
| #182 | Adelphi University | 1 |
| SUNY University at Albany | 1 | |
| #194 | Rowan University | 1 |
| #202 | Florida Institute of Technology | 1 |
| #234 | Pace University | 1 |
| #234 | Suffolk University | 1 |
| #250 | University of North Dakota | 1 |
| #263 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | 1 |
| Assumption College | 1 | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus | 1 | |
| Jacksonville University | 1 | |
| long island university-liu post | 1 | |
| Louisiana State University at Eunice | 1 | |
| Northeastern State University | 1 | |
| Norwich University | 1 | |
| Nyack College | 1 | |
| Penn State Berks | 1 | |
| Penn State University Park | 1 | |
| Southern Connecticut State University | 1 | |
| state university of new york at fredonia | 1 | |
| University of Birmingham | 1 |
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| Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2015 | 2012 | Total |
| All schools | 25 | 6 | 21 | ||
| #43 | Boston University | 1 + | 1 | ||
| #53 | Northeastern University | 2 | 2 | ||
| #58 | University of Connecticut | 1 admitted | 8 | 9 | |
| #60 | Brandeis University | 1 + | 1 | ||
| #67 | George Washington University | 1 + | 1 | ||
| #67 | Syracuse University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #76 | University of Delaware | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #76 | SUNY University at Buffalo | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #86 | Marquette University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #89 | Fordham University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #93 | Auburn University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #98 | Drexel University | 1 + | 3 | 4 | |
| #98 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #105 | American University | 1 admitted | 1 + | 8 | 10 |
| #105 | Saint Louis University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #115 | University of Utah | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #133 | University of Vermont | 1 + | 1 | ||
| #133 | SUNY University at Albany | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #142 | University of the Pacific | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #142 | Oregon State University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #142 | Clarkson University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #163 | Adelphi University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #163 | Rowan University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #185 | Hofstra University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #236 | University of North Dakota | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #249 | Pace University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #249 | Suffolk University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #269 | Florida Institute of Technology | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #280 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| #369 | long island university-liu post | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
| Penn State University Park | 1 admitted | 1 | |||
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| Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2015 | 2012 | Total |
| All schools | 1 | 0 | 29 | ||
| #7 | United States Air Force Academy | 10 | 10 | ||
| #22 | United States Military Academy | 15 | 15 | ||
| #30 | Lafayette College | 4 | 4 | ||
| #93 | Drew University | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
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| Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2015 | 2012 | Total |
| All schools | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| #9 | University of Birmingham | 1 admitted | 1 | ||
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