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70% GPA, 30% MAP: How to Maximize Your Boston Exam Schools Admissions Score in 2026
The Boston exam schools admissions score is 70% GPA and 30% MAP Growth — and most families don't realize what that split actually means for how they should prepare. This post breaks down exactly how the composite score is calculated, how the 2026 policy changes affect your child, and what to do between now and test day to maximize every point.
