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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| #23 | University of Michigan | 1 |
| #28 | University of Florida | 1 |
| #42 | Tulane University | 3 |
| #49 | Northeastern University | 1 |
| #55 | Florida State University | 1 |
| LAC #11 | United States Military Academy | 1 |
| #63 | St. Olaf College | 1 |
| #68 | Indiana University Bloomington | 1 |
| #68 | Texas A&M University | 2 |
| #68 | University of Minnesota: Twin Cities | 1 |
| #75 | Clemson University | 1 |
| #75 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 1 |
| #79 | North Carolina State University | 1 |
| #83 | Michigan State University | 1 |
| Auburn University | 1 | |
| #102 | Hanover College | 1 |
| #102 | Transylvania University | 1 |
| #104 | University of Colorado Boulder | 1 |
| #117 | University of South Carolina: Columbia | 1 |
| #127 | University of Kentucky | 1 |
| #127 | University of Oklahoma | 1 |
| #136 | Millsaps College | 2 |
| #136 | Samford University | 1 |
| #137 | University of Alabama | 2 |
| #137 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 1 |
| #151 | Colorado State University | 1 |
| #151 | University of Mississippi | 12 |
| LAC #35 | College of the Holy Cross | 2 |
| #176 | University of Arkansas | 1 |
| #176 | Valparaiso University | 1 |
| #182 | University of Louisville | 1 |
| #194 | Mississippi State University | 14 |
| #202 | Loyola University New Orleans | 3 |
| #219 | Texas Tech University | 1 |
| #234 | East Carolina University | 1 |
| #263 | Florida Atlantic University | 1 |
| #263 | University of Memphis | 1 |
| #263 | University of North Florida | 1 |
| Avila University | 1 | |
| Belhaven University | 2 | |
| Central Methodist University | 1 | |
| College of Charleston | 1 | |
| Concordia University Chicago | 1 | |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College | 2 | |
| East Central Community College | 1 | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus | 1 | |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | 1 | |
| Franklin University Switzerland | 1 | |
| Holmes Community College | 1 | |
| Jones County Junior College | 2 | |
| Lakeland University | 1 | |
| Louisiana State University at Eunice | 8 | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 1 | |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | 3 | |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | 1 | |
| Northern Kentucky University | 1 | |
| Pearl River Community College | 5 | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 2 | |
| Spring Hill College | 3 | |
| Stephen F. Austin State University | 1 | |
| The Citadel | 1 | |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | 2 | |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 1 | |
| University of Holy Cross | 2 | |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 2 | |
| University of North Alabama | 1 | |
| University of South Alabama | 4 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | 8 | |
| William Penn University | 1 |
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| Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2014 | Total |
| All schools | 79 | 9 | ||
| #17 | Rice University | 1 + | 1 | |
| #18 | Vanderbilt University | 1 + | 1 | |
| #21 | University of Michigan | 1 | 1 | |
| #24 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 + | 1 | |
| #24 | University of Virginia | 1 + | 1 | |
| #28 | University of Florida | 1 | 1 | |
| #33 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 1 + | 1 | |
| #40 | University of Washington | 1 + | 1 | |
| #47 | Texas A&M University | 2 | 2 | |
| #47 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 1 | 1 | |
| #53 | Florida State University | 1 | 1 | |
| #53 | Northeastern University | 1 | 1 | |
| #53 | University of Minnesota: Twin Cities | 1 | 1 | |
| #60 | Michigan State University | 1 | 1 | |
| #60 | North Carolina State University | 1 | 1 | |
| #60 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 + | 1 | |
| #73 | Indiana University Bloomington | 1 | 1 | |
| #73 | Tulane University | 3 | 3 | |
| #76 | Pepperdine University | 1 + | 1 | |
| #86 | Clemson University | 1 | 1 | |
| #93 | Auburn University | 1 | 1 | |
| #105 | University of Colorado Boulder | 1 | 1 | |
| #124 | University of Oklahoma | 1 | 1 | |
| #124 | University of South Carolina: Columbia | 1 | 1 | |
| #137 | University of Alabama | 2 | 1 + | 3 |
| #142 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 1 | 1 | |
| #151 | Colorado State University | 1 | 1 | |
| #159 | University of Kentucky | 1 | 1 | |
| #163 | University of Mississippi | 12 | 12 | |
| #178 | University of Arkansas | 1 | 1 | |
| #185 | Samford University | 1 | 1 | |
| #195 | University of Louisville | 1 | 1 | |
| #195 | East Carolina University | 1 | 1 | |
| #201 | Valparaiso University | 1 | 1 | |
| #209 | Florida Atlantic University | 1 | 1 | |
| #216 | Mississippi State University | 14 | 14 | |
| #216 | Texas Tech University | 1 | 1 | |
| #236 | University of North Florida | 1 | 1 | |
| #260 | Loyola University New Orleans | 3 | 3 | |
| #269 | University of Memphis | 1 | 1 | |
| #345 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 2 | 2 | |
| #352 | University of Southern Mississippi | 8 | 8 | |
| #382 | Northern Kentucky University | 1 | 1 | |
| #382 | University of South Alabama | 4 | 4 | |
| Belhaven University | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Ranking | University/College | 2022 | 2014 | Total |
| All schools | 8 | 0 | ||
| #11 | United States Military Academy | 1 | 1 | |
| #27 | College of the Holy Cross | 2 | 2 | |
| #51 | St. Olaf College | 1 | 1 | |
| #112 | Hanover College | 1 | 1 | |
| #121 | Transylvania University | 1 | 1 | |
| #124 | Millsaps College | 2 | 2 | |
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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United States History
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Computer Science A
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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United States History
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Computer Science A
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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European History
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science AB
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French Honor Society
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MathCounts
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Mu Alpha Theta
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Quiz Bowl
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Radio Control Club
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