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Rating Calculation

The Formula Behind Our Star Ratings

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SkyReviews Editorial TeamReviewed by Preeti S. · Last updated:

Our star ratings are calculated from a strict 100-point scoring rubric, not from aggregated student reviews alone. Student reviews are displayed separately to ensure readers can distinguish between editorial scoring and subjective feedback.

Scoring Breakdown Table

Evaluation FactorMax PointsWeight
Curriculum Quality2020%
Instructor Credentials1515%
Pricing Transparency1515%
Refund Policy Fairness1515%
Career Support1515%
Student Experience1010%
Outcome Verification1010%

Star Rating Conversion Rules

Total Points RangeStar Rating
90–100 points★★★★★ (5 Stars)
75–89 points★★★★☆ (4 Stars)
60–74 points★★★☆☆ (3 Stars)
45–59 points★★☆☆☆ (2 Stars)
Below 45 points★☆☆☆☆ (1 Star)

Student Review Integration

When a school listing features user ratings, those are calculated as the arithmetic mean of all verified student submissions. The overall score featured at the top of a school page lists the Editorial score and the Student score separately (e.g. Editorial: 78/100, Student: 4.1/5).

Score History

We save and log previous scores whenever a school undergoes its 6-month scheduled re-review. This tracking data helps prospective students determine whether a school's curriculum quality or support is improving or declining over time.

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SkyReviews Editorial TeamReviewed by Preeti S. · Last updated: