My understanding is that AP classes are graded on a 1-5 scale on the high school GPA, while other courses are graded 1-4, so he is potientially competing for those competitive spots with kids who have OVER at 4.0 GPA.

I don't know if you can call Stamford and ask, but it seems worth a look at their website, or a phone call - ((shrug))
Best Wishes and Congradulations on Rite's forward thinking,
Trinity

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