Avenues Early Decision Process

[Anonymous]

First, does any other school in MYC do this? I was shocked to find that they do. Smart, locks in students.

Question, what happens if they accept you via early decision and you decide not to attend?

[Anonymous]

I don’t know the answer to either of these qs but we know a lot of avenues kids and have kids in private and my understanding is it is not v competitive so I would not rush to early decision if you have others that are your first choice. Avenues is fine - but put it this way, we are applying one of ours out for middle and it’s round the corner from us and it didn’t even cross my mind to apply

[Anonymous]

Wow. That’s very interesting. I thought they were one of the top ranked schools.

[Anonymous]

Avenues wishes it was a top ranked school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. That’s very interesting. I thought they were one of the top ranked schools.

It really isn’t. People apply out to TT during middle or high school. Has reputation of being flashy.

[Anonymous]

Yes but if you look on Niche, I believe they’re well ranked.

In any case, Friend was waitlisted, so they are happy!

[Anonymous]

People still look at Niche?? I wouldn’t put too much on Niche ranking.

[Anonymous]

Avenues is a reasonably good school based on their college matriculation. If you can't get in one of the TTs, Avenues is next in line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. That’s very interesting. I thought they were one of the top ranked schools.

It's not top ranked and is not particularly popular. That's why they have this "early decision" option. It lures applicants away from the more sought-after schools, most of which are ISAAGNY members and must adhere to its rules about application dates and processes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Avenues is a reasonably good school based on their college matriculation. If you can't get in one of the TTs, Avenues is next in line.

The parent body skews wealthy and connected. Good outcomes are somewhat baked in for these kids.

[Anonymous]

Avenues is actually successful. College outcome is on par with some selected schools like Fieldston, and better than Columbia Grammar.

[Anonymous]

I usually don’t slam any schools, but avenues is a joke.

[Anonymous]

a decade ago, anyone can pay is accepted. Not ultra-exclusive.

Not now.