2024 Washington DC area College commits

[Anonymous]

"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. This may be GDS's strongest year in a while. Congrats. Also, Maret looks to be at a strong start.

Really?
Did any of them get accepted to UMD?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. This may be GDS's strongest year in a while. Congrats. Also, Maret looks to be at a strong start.

Really?
Did any of them get accepted to UMD?

I honestly don't understand the Sidwell hate on this site.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow. This may be GDS's strongest year in a while. Congrats. Also, Maret looks to be at a strong start.

Really?
Did any of them get accepted to UMD?

I honestly don't understand the Sidwell hate on this site.

I don’t either. Sadly, it’s predictable and consistent.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

Link?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

If true (and add me to the list of posters asking for a cite), it says that wealth, privilege, legacy, and connections can buy into a school. The same kid might do even better at BCC, although of course we don't have any way to compare.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

Link?

ITs not true. They did not send over half to top 25 and it also depends which ratings they are using??? Same ratings that dropped Tulane from 43 to 73 in a single year?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

If true (and add me to the list of posters asking for a cite), it says that wealth, privilege, legacy, and connections can buy into a school. The same kid might do even better at BCC, although of course we don't have any way to compare.

Then it really does help to go to Sidwell. Awesome!

[Anonymous]

Nobody is saying Sidwell doesn't put lots of kids into prestigious colleges; however, almost all of these kids are hooked or they are top10-15% of their class. These kids would be going to a top college no matter what high school they attended. I am also not slamming Sidwell. My statement applies to all of the Big 3.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

Link?

Most recent information: Instagram page for Sidwell’s c/o 2023. 83% of the class posted their college destinations, and about 54% of that group are attending T25 colleges and universities. Look it up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

Link?

Most recent information: Instagram page for Sidwell’s c/o 2023. 83% of the class posted their college destinations, and about 54% of that group are attending T25 colleges and universities. Look it up.

What ratings are you using? I am curious. Some of those schools are not considered in the top 25.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

If true (and add me to the list of posters asking for a cite), it says that wealth, privilege, legacy, and connections can buy into a school. The same kid might do even better at BCC, although of course we don't have any way to compare.

Gasp! Really…in capitalist America [clutching my pearls]?!? 🙄
You must be new to this country. Well, welcome to America! The land where money can buy you practically anything.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Sidwell is Sidwell" is wishful thinking. The name really doesn't give a huge advantage with most schools. It does seem to give an advantage with some SLACs and U of Chicago. Comparing schools is very subjective. It is harder when dealing with small private schools. On the other hand, a 4.5 with 12 APs is something that looks impressive to all.

Sending over half of its graduating seniors to T25 schools says you’re wrong. Who cares about “most schools”? Your child can only attend one college, so one is all you need. Btw, many Sidwell students want to attend SLACs and UofC as their first choice. Stop trying to create a problem where none exists.

Link?

Most recent information: Instagram page for Sidwell’s c/o 2023. 83% of the class posted their college destinations, and about 54% of that group are attending T25 colleges and universities. Look it up.

What ratings are you using? I am curious. Some of those schools are not considered in the top 25.

If it was a top 25 USNWR college when the students graduated in 2023 (see NYU and USC), then it’s included in the calculation. I’m counting both T25 national universities and national liberal arts colleges, as they both fit the definition.

[Anonymous]

Y’all are coocoo for Cocoa Puffs!!

This is the epitome of privilege, elitism and this thread truly is bonkers and absurd. It’s reality t.v. crazy and I would totally watch if it ever comes to Bravo!

Seriously though, it’s really sad that these kids are all having to live up to expectations put on them by others. I hope at least some of you are letting your kids decide what school is best for them and not what looks best on paper for you as a parent.