Anonymous wrote:We applied and we met the AD once and since then we have heard nothing from the school. Is that good or bad? Our application was checked complete. Our son sent a short handwritten thank you note. But nothing from their side. It is the last few days and so I am second guessing everything.
What are the chances our son will get in? Strong scores in high 80s and 90s in SSAT for 6th grade. Strong grades. Not sporty. But over all good kid.

pbraverman wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We applied and we met the AD once and since then we have heard nothing from the school. Is that good or bad? Our application was checked complete. Our son sent a short handwritten thank you note. But nothing from their side. It is the last few days and so I am second guessing everything.
What are the chances our son will get in? Strong scores in high 80s and 90s in SSAT for 6th grade. Strong grades. Not sporty. But over all good kid.

Is there something you expect to hear from them? (I'm not trying to be snotty — please don't read it that way.) If not, I wouldn't read anything into it. They are VERY busy right now, processing several hundred applications for various grades. They won't reach out to anybody unless they require additional information. Hey, take it as a sign that you probably did everything correctly!

The test scores alone indicate that your son is qualified for admission, but there is no way to make a reliable guess based on test scores alone. They will turn down some applicants with higher scores than your son's and they will accept some with lower scores. The process is holistic; in my experience test scores — as long as they are within the range for admitted students — play a much smaller role than most parents assume.

This is a hard time of year. Remember that your son's success has far more to do with him and with your family than with any school, and be careful about conveying to him that he needs a particular school to succeed. I'm sure he will be great no matter where he ends up!

Good luck.
Peter

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Disclaimer: The anonymity here makes me uncomfortable; it's easy to be uninformed, personal, or simply mean-spirited if people don't identify themselves. For that reason, I have an account so you know whose words you're reading. I have more than 20 years' experience as a teacher and administrator in independent schools, and I have counseled hundreds of students in finding their next schools. I hope I can be helpful to some folks. If you don't like something I've said, you're in good company — there's a long line of past students and parents ahead of you. If you want to chat further, please feel free to contact me offline: peter <at> arcpd <dot> com

Anonymous wrote:Nice sales ad. Hope you are paying Jeff for the plug.

Anonymous wrote:

pbraverman wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We applied and we met the AD once and since then we have heard nothing from the school. Is that good or bad? Our application was checked complete. Our son sent a short handwritten thank you note. But nothing from their side. It is the last few days and so I am second guessing everything.
What are the chances our son will get in? Strong scores in high 80s and 90s in SSAT for 6th grade. Strong grades. Not sporty. But over all good kid.

Is there something you expect to hear from them? (I'm not trying to be snotty — please don't read it that way.) If not, I wouldn't read anything into it. They are VERY busy right now, processing several hundred applications for various grades. They won't reach out to anybody unless they require additional information. Hey, take it as a sign that you probably did everything correctly!

The test scores alone indicate that your son is qualified for admission, but there is no way to make a reliable guess based on test scores alone. They will turn down some applicants with higher scores than your son's and they will accept some with lower scores. The process is holistic; in my experience test scores — as long as they are within the range for admitted students — play a much smaller role than most parents assume.

This is a hard time of year. Remember that your son's success has far more to do with him and with your family than with any school, and be careful about conveying to him that he needs a particular school to succeed. I'm sure he will be great no matter where he ends up!

Good luck.
Peter

_____________________

Disclaimer: The anonymity here makes me uncomfortable; it's easy to be uninformed, personal, or simply mean-spirited if people don't identify themselves. For that reason, I have an account so you know whose words you're reading. I have more than 20 years' experience as a teacher and administrator in independent schools, and I have counseled hundreds of students in finding their next schools. I hope I can be helpful to some folks. If you don't like something I've said, you're in good company — there's a long line of past students and parents ahead of you. If you want to chat further, please feel free to contact me offline: peter <at> arcpd <dot> com

Nice sales ad. Hope you are paying Jeff for the plug.

Anonymous wrote:We applied and we met the AD once and since then we have heard nothing from the school. Is that good or bad? Our application was checked complete. Our son sent a short handwritten thank you note. But nothing from their side. It is the last few days and so I am second guessing everything.
What are the chances our son will get in? Strong scores in high 80s and 90s in SSAT for 6th grade. Strong grades. Not sporty. But over all good kid.

Anonymous wrote:You will hear nothing

Anonymous wrote:Ah, there you are. Watch out Peter! Being positive on this forum drives some folks crazy. I enjoy reading your posts and appreciate your input.