After all the drama, Big3 college admissions are really as strong as ever this year

[Anonymous]

My daughter is at NCS.
From what I can tell:
20% Ivies
10% U of Chicago
10% other top 20 universities
10% top 10 liberal arts colleges
Etc.
That is 50% of the class into TOP20 colleges/universities. Minimum.

Even with the deflated GPAs (well under 4.0), almost no APs, etc.

STA is similar.
Sidwell has pretty much gotten the entire class in top50 schools.
GDS is a bit uneven.

[Anonymous]

Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is at NCS.
From what I can tell:
20% Ivies
10% U of Chicago
10% other top 20 universities
10% top 10 liberal arts colleges
Etc.
That is 50% of the class into TOP20 colleges/universities. Minimum.

Even with the deflated GPAs (well under 4.0), almost no APs, etc.

STA is similar.
Sidwell has pretty much gotten the entire class in top50 schools.
GDS is a bit uneven.

I think the complaints were about admissions for unhooked kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

NCS parent. Sure, they have the privilege of an expensive education (not a small thing) but many of these kids are not legacy.
They did work like sled-dogs for 4 years. It's good to know that colleges recognize this.
I'm not sure I (or she) would choose this again but I think she's an incredibly well prepared student.

[Anonymous]

Op seems to be exaggerating a bit as Sidwell list looks good but definitely has schools outside T50.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is at NCS.
From what I can tell:
20% Ivies
10% U of Chicago
10% other top 20 universities
10% top 10 liberal arts colleges
Etc.
That is 50% of the class into TOP20 colleges/universities. Minimum.

Even with the deflated GPAs (well under 4.0), almost no APs, etc.

STA is similar.
Sidwell has pretty much gotten the entire class in top50 schools.
GDS is a bit uneven.

GDS is not a Big 3. Why even mention it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op seems to be exaggerating a bit as Sidwell list looks good but definitely has schools outside T50.

ok, 85-90% to top50?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

NCS parent. Sure, they have the privilege of an expensive education (not a small thing) but many of these kids are not legacy.
They did work like sled-dogs for 4 years. It's good to know that colleges recognize this.
I'm not sure I (or she) would choose this again but I think she's an incredibly well prepared student.

So do kids in public school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

NCS parent. Sure, they have the privilege of an expensive education (not a small thing) but many of these kids are not legacy.
They did work like sled-dogs for 4 years. It's good to know that colleges recognize this.
I'm not sure I (or she) would choose this again but I think she's an incredibly well prepared student.

Really? There are first gen girls at NCS?

[Anonymous]

Why so many college counselors leaving now then?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

NCS parent. Sure, they have the privilege of an expensive education (not a small thing) but many of these kids are not legacy.
They did work like sled-dogs for 4 years. It's good to know that colleges recognize this.
I'm not sure I (or she) would choose this again but I think she's an incredibly well prepared student.

Really? There are first gen girls at NCS?

Yes! My daughter and her best friend are first generation American.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why so many college counselors leaving now then?

Because of rabid parents foaming at the mouth because Larlo wasn't admitted to HYP EA/ED.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

NCS parent. Sure, they have the privilege of an expensive education (not a small thing) but many of these kids are not legacy.
They did work like sled-dogs for 4 years. It's good to know that colleges recognize this.
I'm not sure I (or she) would choose this again but I think she's an incredibly well prepared student.

Really? There are first gen girls at NCS?

Yes! My daughter and her best friend are first generation American.

Meant first gen college applicant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money and privilege still matter, absolutely shocking

NCS parent. Sure, they have the privilege of an expensive education (not a small thing) but many of these kids are not legacy.
They did work like sled-dogs for 4 years. It's good to know that colleges recognize this.
I'm not sure I (or she) would choose this again but I think she's an incredibly well prepared student.

Really? There are first gen girls at NCS?

Yes! My daughter and her best friend are first generation American.

Your daughter and friend ticked a box.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daughter is at NCS.
From what I can tell:
20% Ivies
10% U of Chicago
10% other top 20 universities
10% top 10 liberal arts colleges
Etc.
That is 50% of the class into TOP20 colleges/universities. Minimum.

Even with the deflated GPAs (well under 4.0), almost no APs, etc.

STA is similar.
Sidwell has pretty much gotten the entire class in top50 schools.
GDS is a bit uneven.

How exactly are the grades "deflated"? Public schools might inflate grades, but that doesn't mean independent ones deflate them.