Do schools give hints before March 1?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You may get a call from a current family a day or two before the decision, but usually they do that after you get accepted.

no! They don't call a day or two before. I've been a Big3 "caller." We called the day after acceptances were released. The only school that even calls the day of is Holton. The rest wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Less than two weeks now. Has anyone heard any communication from the independents? We've heard nothing and it makes me nervous.

Is it March 1st yet? No? Then that's why you've heard nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Three weeks, but who's counting.

Hahaha... this is me every Friday right now.

1 day and 14 hours who is excited NOWWW!!

[Anonymous]

Do educational consultants find out who is in before March 1? If so, does anyone understand the role these consultants play?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do educational consultants find out who is in before March 1? If so, does anyone understand the role these consultants play?

Not all consultants actually liaise with the school you are applying to. Some of them just help edit/proofread the written application (both parents Qs and/or child Qs/essay) and prep for parent interview. Also get to know you and your family and make suggestions of schools to look at beyond "big 3" that might be a good fit for family and student.

[Anonymous]

Last year our consultant told us, based on her conversation with admissions, that we didn’t have a strong chance at a certain K-8. Separately, the admission officer would encourage us to go to events and responded to scheduling emails with what we thought were positive views. For example, at an evening parent event he said he hoped to see us at a coffee. In retrospect, we found this admissions group to be a polished marketing shop. Child didn’t get in. We did get in to another school that has been a good fit.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the insight.

[Anonymous]

I think educational consultants often know in advance but part of the implicit arrangement with the school is that they withhold the info from the client. The same closeness that creates “influence” with the school is what prevents them from leaking.

While some do not liaise, several in the area are former admission counselors at the schools. They maintain strong ties that allow them to suggest students that would be genuinely good fits and the admissions offices take them seriously. Not knowing in advance is a small price for clients to pay in exchange for at least getting the kid a solid look and evaluation in a sea of similars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think educational consultants often know in advance but part of the implicit arrangement with the school is that they withhold the info from the client. The same closeness that creates “influence” with the school is what prevents them from leaking.

While some do not liaise, several in the area are former admission counselors at the schools. They maintain strong ties that allow them to suggest students that would be genuinely good fits and the admissions offices take them seriously. Not knowing in advance is a small price for clients to pay in exchange for at least getting the kid a solid look and evaluation in a sea of similars.

Our consultant told us we could be optimistic about a certain school, although specified that the schools do not explicitly tell them who is getting in and who isn’t. I think once you’ve been doing this long enough, the consultants know the questions schools ask for kids that are on the admit track or on the fence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think educational consultants often know in advance but part of the implicit arrangement with the school is that they withhold the info from the client. The same closeness that creates “influence” with the school is what prevents them from leaking.

While some do not liaise, several in the area are former admission counselors at the schools. They maintain strong ties that allow them to suggest students that would be genuinely good fits and the admissions offices take them seriously. Not knowing in advance is a small price for clients to pay in exchange for at least getting the kid a solid look and evaluation in a sea of similars.

Our consultant told us we could be optimistic about a certain school, although specified that the schools do not explicitly tell them who is getting in and who isn’t. I think once you’ve been doing this long enough, the consultants know the questions schools ask for kids that are on the admit track or on the fence.

A consultant for private school? This is insane....Can you not get in off of your own merit/research?

[Anonymous]

Pretty much everything about the DMV swamp is insane, from the influence peddlers, lobbyists and grifters, to the insufferable private school inequity perpetuators.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think educational consultants often know in advance but part of the implicit arrangement with the school is that they withhold the info from the client. The same closeness that creates “influence” with the school is what prevents them from leaking.

While some do not liaise, several in the area are former admission counselors at the schools. They maintain strong ties that allow them to suggest students that would be genuinely good fits and the admissions offices take them seriously. Not knowing in advance is a small price for clients to pay in exchange for at least getting the kid a solid look and evaluation in a sea of similars.

Our consultant told us we could be optimistic about a certain school, although specified that the schools do not explicitly tell them who is getting in and who isn’t. I think once you’ve been doing this long enough, the consultants know the questions schools ask for kids that are on the admit track or on the fence.

A consultant for private school? This is insane....Can you not get in off of your own merit/research?

Clearly you are new to these parts.

For many, it’s faster and more accurate to have someone who understands the lay of the land to suggest schools that might be a good fit for a kid. All of the schools are different - some more than others - and having a guide can be helpful. It’s not a question of “merit,” it’s not like Varsity Blues. The kids still needs to get in based on their grades, extracurriculars, interviews, and essays. But focusing the search and narrowing the schools is helpful.

The alternative is reading thousands of posts on this board only to realize that everyone has their own agenda.

[Anonymous]

Like intentionally posting misinformation and unsupported allegations to dissuade potential competitors from applying to certain schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think educational consultants often know in advance but part of the implicit arrangement with the school is that they withhold the info from the client. The same closeness that creates “influence” with the school is what prevents them from leaking.

While some do not liaise, several in the area are former admission counselors at the schools. They maintain strong ties that allow them to suggest students that would be genuinely good fits and the admissions offices take them seriously. Not knowing in advance is a small price for clients to pay in exchange for at least getting the kid a solid look and evaluation in a sea of similars.

Our consultant told us we could be optimistic about a certain school, although specified that the schools do not explicitly tell them who is getting in and who isn’t. I think once you’ve been doing this long enough, the consultants know the questions schools ask for kids that are on the admit track or on the fence.

A consultant for private school? This is insane....Can you not get in off of your own merit/research?

My kid probably could have but we have the money so why not do everything we possibly can to guarantee admission?

[Anonymous]

We got a call from the admissions director at noon the day of.