.. NOSSALSUCCESSBUTNOTGOING I mean it does when sending out Pd invitations, not offers tho. I don't think DV78 got a pd invitation. But it does depend on what @DV78 meant by "better marks" as selective schools look for overall academic aptitude.
.. .. mb I forgot about external factors such as financial background, disability, and racial equity(aboriginals and torres strait islanders) when giving out Pd invites.