Sign of acceptance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We sent a "first choice" email and didn't get a response, even an acknowledgement that they had got it...so I'm not hopeful

I think admissions offices are maxed out at this point. If there wasn't a direct question, I wouldn't expect a response. I imagine they will print out the email and put in the file with the rest of your paperwork to consider when it's time to make decisions.

PP here - I appreciate your kindness in saying that, truly.

[Anonymous]

GDS 9th Interview Strange- We were asked no questions. We had the interview with my child who is very shy and they only said this interview is for you to ask us questions. So we asked some. None were asked back. My daughter asked a few nice ones also but it was awkward.Anyone else?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We sent a "first choice" email and didn't get a response, even an acknowledgement that they had got it...so I'm not hopeful

I think admissions offices are maxed out at this point. If there wasn't a direct question, I wouldn't expect a response. I imagine they will print out the email and put in the file with the rest of your paperwork to consider when it's time to make decisions.

PP here - I appreciate your kindness in saying that, truly.

+1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GDS 9th Interview Strange- We were asked no questions. We had the interview with my child who is very shy and they only said this interview is for you to ask us questions. So we asked some. None were asked back. My daughter asked a few nice ones also but it was awkward.Anyone else?

Our interview was for MS, so DS wasn't interviewed but did a shadow visit. The admissions person talked at us during the "interview" and answered their own questions. It was awkward. I tried to assume they were having an off day vs us just being completely out of place (which we may very well be, who knows).

[Anonymous]

That does sound strange.

Our interviewer was very warm and it was the most normal back-and-forth conversation we had in the whole process.

At other schools they were reading from a list and did not seem to care about the answers we gave. It was almost like they were giving a quiz and they just wanted to get it over with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That does sound strange.

Our interviewer was very warm and it was the most normal back-and-forth conversation we had in the whole process.

At other schools they were reading from a list and did not seem to care about the answers we gave. It was almost like they were giving a quiz and they just wanted to get it over with.

Everyone's personalities are different. For that reason they will come off differently.

[Anonymous]

there may be some subtle signs that you'd never actually notice.

[Anonymous]

How reliable is it if the interviewer says that DC is in, but not to quote him? Is there still a chance that it won't happen?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How reliable is it if the interviewer says that DC is in, but not to quote him? Is there still a chance that it won't happen?

Seems reliable to me. Is kid hooked? How would the interviewer know for sure, I’m just wondering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How reliable is it if the interviewer says that DC is in, but not to quote him? Is there still a chance that it won't happen?

Seems reliable to me. Is kid hooked? How would the interviewer know for sure, I’m just wondering.

I guess I don't know, that's why I am asking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Three acceptances: one where we got a soft indication "good candidate"; one with no clue; one with virtual guarantee. Its a crap shoot.

Different kids and same school? Or same kid different schools?

Same kid, different schools. As a data point, ninth grade, coming from a K-8, full pay only applied to the three.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Three acceptances: one where we got a soft indication "good candidate"; one with no clue; one with virtual guarantee. Its a crap shoot.

Different kids and same school? Or same kid different schools?

Same kid, different schools. As a data point, ninth grade, coming from a K-8, full pay only applied to the three.

Do you think overall it was better that your child attended different schools? Do you think that the application processes were at least in part life lessons for your child? Or in hindsight, would you have preferred to attend and stay at a K through12? I’m asking for all of us with infants and young toddlers.

[Anonymous]

Would a private educational consultant be able to get information sooner than the masses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would a private educational consultant be able to get information sooner than the masses?

If the consultant had a personal connection with someone on the Admissions committee or in the Admissions office, maybe.

But it’s unlikely.

Giving assurances or delivering bad news is always a risky business. Especially early on as the Admission process is filled with unexpected changes and results.

Consultants don’t have much leverage with the schools.

[Anonymous]

I disagree that consultants don’t have leverage - some of them certainly do. But…they will not reveal decisions early even if they know the outcome. Part of their relationship management with the schools is being straight-up with recommendations on fit but also respecting the process.