Class Rank Reporting: Quartile or Quintile?

Hey everyone! My school reports our class ranks in quartiles, but I've noticed that some colleges talks about quintiles. Do I need to convert my quartile rank into a quintile for college applications? If so, how do I do this? Thanks!

Don't worry; there's no need for you to convert your quartile rank into a quintile for college applications. Colleges understand that high schools use different methods to report class rank, and they're accustomed to interpreting various formats, whether it's an exact rank, percentile, quartile, or quintile.

When you enter your class rank information on your college application, you'll typically have the option of specifying how your school reports rank (e.g., "rank in quartiles"). Just report your ranking as it appears on your transcript, and the colleges you apply to will be able to interpret it correctly.

However, if you find that a particular college strongly recommends providing class rank in a specific format such as quintiles, you may contact your high school counselor for guidance. They may be able to provide you with further details or clarify how your ranking could be translated into the requested format. Generally, though, this shouldn't be a concern, as colleges are very familiar with various class rank reporting methods. Good luck with your applications!