Maret 9th Grade Spots
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Anonymous
| We attended the Maret Open House this past weekend. There were families for all potential students/grade levels there. My question is how many 9th grade slots are available to new students? Is worth getting our hopes up? Looking at past information- 20 to 25 slots for 9th grade?? Did any other families go and inquire? I got a very vague response. |
Anonymous
| They go from around 60 in 8th to 80 in 9th, so around 20 openings (10 boys, 10 girls and approximately half of their students identify as people of color). |
Anonymous
| Maret has this information on its website. It clearly says 20-25 for 9th. What I want to know is, how come I didn’t get a notification that Maret was having an in person open house! Ugh. |
Anonymous
| It was a self-guided tour. You just got to wander around the buildings and talk to a student or two, if you took the initiative. It was scheduled through Ravenna a while ago and then delayed by a month or so an uptick in Omicron cases. |
Anonymous
The last time I looked at this, typical graduating classes are around 88. They probably target 85. |
Anonymous
I’m surprised it was vague. When we applied for 7th they were very honest: 12 or so spots, 150+ applicants (give or take in both depending on the size of the grade) |
Anonymous
| We were there this weekend too. I was surprised how busy it was. |
Anonymous
| It was very busy indeed. I honestly left thinking that my DC’s chances are slim. Thankfully, the wait will be over in a few weeks. |
Anonymous
| Serious question -- why is Maret so popular? I have never understood it. |
Anonymous
It really feels like a community; that “village” raising kids will that many of us want. Strong academics, good college placements, engaging sports. But honestly, generally nice, warm families in a school that wants kids to turn out as nice people. That’s what did it for us. |
Anonymous
It has a lot of curb appeal. Beautiful lawn. |
Anonymous
Great academics without being a pressure cooker. |
Anonymous
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Many people want co-ed schools.
Sidwell is viewed as a pressure cooker. GDS also a pressure cooker (less so) but super woke which doesn't appeal to everyone. |
Anonymous
+1 (we applied got in and are happy) |
Anonymous
This is a great description of Maret |