Different poster. Only a small number (fewer than 10) of the seniors are in the advanced math track (Math IV). Three are going to Harvard together. The others also have really good college outcomes (that aren’t “ivy”). Most seniors going to the “ivy” schools aren’t in this small math class. |
This is really helpful and granular information. and sounds like they don't have to stay w advanced math all the way. |
This year, there are about 6-7 students in Sidwell’s Math IV class (one section). So the PP saying that only 3 students were in the most advanced math class track/class seems accurate. Many of the Sidwell seniors who are going to Ivies this year are in Calculus I or II. It is not necessary to take Math IV to get into an Ivy from Sidwell. |
All kinds of reasons. We have Ivy admits at NCS who chose other schools. Not everyone pics the Ivy. |
Sure, not everyone picks the Ivy. However, based on conversations I’ve had, my sense is that most Sidwell students are picking the Ivy. |
You are right. But you are also shouting into the void. See how far this thread goes on and on talking about those things you mention, with no discussion of the actual kids themselves. It is sad but these people simply cannot stop. |
Meh, plenty of folks choosing Stanford over multiple Ivies. |
We know a holton senior who is frustrated/surprised at her options and is likely going to do trinity or a gap year and apply again |
I only know of one Sidwell student going to Stanford this year. Are there any others? This thread is about Sidwell. |
You do realize that Sidwell students have attended Stanford in other years too? |
the admissions landscape for girls is much harder. |
Well, 11 of the 18 Sidwell students going to Ivies this year are young women. |
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I know a few NCS girls that always intended to study abroad. Cathedral schools have several international families - many parents that are not US born. Studying in a different country for some is a first option. |
There are plenty of reasons a student might not choose an ivy. A student who is offered a Jefferson scholarship at UVA or a Morehead-Cain fellowship at UNC would have a post that this group viewed as a less-than-stellar college result when, in reality, those scholarships are amazing and probably harder to get than admission into HYPS. I believe at least one NCS student received one of these fellowships this year. |