Realistically what are the chances of getting into a private school like Collegiate with our background?
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Anonymous
| Hi - typical working professional parents here and thinking of sending our son to Collegiate starting at K. Realistically what are the chances of getting in when neither parent went to any fancy prep schools, aren’t on any boards, don’t vacation in the Hamptons etc?Only thing going for us is that we both went to Ivys, husband is a partner at a law firm, and am an in investing role at a HF. Less than 50% ? Assume we need admission consultants and all that bs too. We are only seriously considering Collegiate due to the academics. |
Anonymous
| It’s worth a try, but of course nothing is guaranteed. I’ve known boys get in from average working rich professional families, but also others for whom the family hook is obvious, meaning boy has a family member who is highly influential/leader in business, government, or media in the US or internationally. |
Anonymous
| Ask admissions how many spots are available this year and if there is a waitlist. Kid may get off waitlist with donation. |
Anonymous
| With strong sibling policy, it may depend on the year. Also, if you can add to diversity, that is a plus. |
Anonymous
| Zero. |
Anonymous
| If you are extremely rich, then maybe. |
Anonymous
| A lot of the fancy nyc private schools are still recovering from low enrollment as a result of the pandemic flight from nyc. So you're chances may be better than you expect. |
Anonymous
| Very interesting point on folks leaving. I would have expected the spots to be filled up at this point |