Will Negative Press Impact Applications/Admissions?

[Anonymous]

Prep had a record turnout at this year’s open house and expects record applicant pool. I guess there really is no such thing as bad publicity. After all, how many schools can claim two sitting SCOTUS justices and Federal Reserve Chair at the same time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Prep had a record turnout at this year’s open house and expects record applicant pool. I guess there really is no such thing as bad publicity. After all, how many schools can claim two sitting SCOTUS justices and Federal Reserve Chair at the same time.

Hate to break it to you, but none of the private schools in Washington, D.C. are hard to get into (assuming you can afford the tuition). Relatively few people apply (though the application numbers are inflated by the same students applying to multiple schools) and the schools need to fill the seats, so all of them have high acceptance rates (though they don't advertise that).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Prep had a record turnout at this year’s open house and expects record applicant pool. I guess there really is no such thing as bad publicity. After all, how many schools can claim two sitting SCOTUS justices and Federal Reserve Chair at the same time.

Hate to break it to you, but none of the private schools in Washington, D.C. are hard to get into (assuming you can afford the tuition). Relatively few people apply (though the application numbers are inflated by the same students applying to multiple schools) and the schools need to fill the seats, so all of them have high acceptance rates (though they don't advertise that).

Oh, that's a good one. I have to remember this comment as one of the best troll comments I've seen in a while. That or totally clueless and envious.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, traffic on Prep’s online store increased 7,000 percent—that’s right, 7,000. They expect their largest attendance ever at this year’s open house. After all, how many schools can boast two sitting SCOTUS justices along current Federal Reserve Chair, along with NFL and MLB executives, countless government/business/military leaders, Medal of Honor, Emmy Award, Pulitzer Prize and Olympic gold medal recipients, and the creator of modern chemotherapy?

You have learned nothing from this ordeal. Nothing.

We learned that Prep has produced plenty of successful graduates.

Keep the bragging up about a high school and another much deserved humiliating smack down will be coming your way.
Count on it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Prep had a record turnout at this year’s open house and expects record applicant pool. I guess there really is no such thing as bad publicity. After all, how many schools can claim two sitting SCOTUS justices and Federal Reserve Chair at the same time.

Yes, their money and country club memberships qualified them for those jobs years ago. Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Prep had a record turnout at this year’s open house and expects record applicant pool. I guess there really is no such thing as bad publicity. After all, how many schools can claim two sitting SCOTUS justices and Federal Reserve Chair at the same time.

Hate to break it to you, but none of the private schools in Washington, D.C. are hard to get into (assuming you can afford the tuition). Relatively few people apply (though the application numbers are inflated by the same students applying to multiple schools) and the schools need to fill the seats, so all of them have high acceptance rates (though they don't advertise that).

Oh how I wish this were true!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just to get back to the original question for a minute:

My guess is that the numbers of applicants to Prep and Holton won't change, but the political leanings of the applicants will.

I know the parents of three girls at Holton whose daughters are happy there now but who are very unhappy with the school's current "believe ALL women!" push which is facially pro-woman but they see as is just liberal bias. I think many fewer Catholics will apply to Holton this year.
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As for Prep, it is the poster child for conservative male entitlement right now, and as such I think many liberal parents will not want their liberal friends to see that "GP" sticker on their Prius.

I don't think other area schools will be affected at all. The commenters above who do seem to be doing so out of wishful thinking against a school or group of schools that they personally dislike.

Really? So, Hilton parents aren’t ‘pro female’ ? No thanks!

I am a Catholic Holton mom and alum who is pro-female but also quite conservative. When I attended Holton, (in the 1980s) I appreciated that it was a place with a variety of political leanings and cultures and that all were accepted an appreciated. I often tell people that one of the best things about growing up in the DC area is the variety of cultures and that Holton does that better than most schools. It does bother me, that after the Justice K. events, that reputation is diminishing and that the culture may change. Just like the ignorant Prep boys did in the 80s, many people now view the school as "lefty-loosey". And, I pray that it remains the same as it has always been were beliefs and cultures co-exist and educate. If it doesn't, I'll have to consider moving DD. That alumni letter that came out was not reflective off all of the views of alumni. Some of us worry that the events hurt the school. Although I will stand with the school and say, "women should speak up" and teach my DD the same.

[Anonymous]

pp here: sorry for the typos...

[Anonymous]

“Women should speak up” is what you’ll tell your daughter? Disgusting. How about “we will support you, in the highly likely event you’re assaulted, even if you were breaking the rules and drinking or using drugs”? How about “I will be there for you, or your friend, not with judgment but support, and we will figure out if you want to speak up or not together”?

When I was raped in college, those are things that might have lead to me telling my mom. Instead she still doesn’t know today. Because she’s like you PP. Blames women for not wanting to tear their lives apart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Women should speak up” is what you’ll tell your daughter? Disgusting.

How about “we will support you, in the highly likely event you’re assaulted, even if you were breaking the rules and drinking or using drugs”? How about “I will be there for you, or your friend, not with judgment but support, and we will figure out if you want to speak up or not together”?

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When I was raped in college, those are things that might have lead to me telling my mom. Instead she still doesn’t know today. Because she’s like you PP. Blames women for not wanting to tear their lives apart.

Who are YOU to judge me based upon this comment!!! The highlighted portions of your post are just good parenting. Of course those conversations would occur. My daughter and I quite close. Your comment is disgusting and judgmental!!! Who are you to judge how I would assist my daughter in light of an assault. Go talk to your Mom. I'm sorry she wasn't supportive at the time or that you were too insecure to share. Perhaps you misjudged her.

[Anonymous]

The Holton message about speaking up relates to all issues, not just assault.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Women should speak up” is what you’ll tell your daughter? Disgusting. How about “we will support you, in the highly likely event you’re assaulted, even if you were breaking the rules and drinking or using drugs”? How about “I will be there for you, or your friend, not with judgment but support, and we will figure out if you want to speak up or not together”?

When I was raped in college, those are things that might have lead to me telling my mom. Instead she still doesn’t know today. Because she’s like you PP. Blames women for not wanting to tear their lives apart.

I'm upset that PP jumped on you after you posted such personal and painful information. I hope you find peace.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“Women should speak up” is what you’ll tell your daughter? Disgusting. How about “we will support you, in the highly likely event you’re assaulted, even if you were breaking the rules and drinking or using drugs”? How about “I will be there for you, or your friend, not with judgment but support, and we will figure out if you want to speak up or not together”?

When I was raped in college, those are things that might have lead to me telling my mom. Instead she still doesn’t know today. Because she’s like you PP. Blames women for not wanting to tear their lives apart.

I'm upset that PP jumped on you after you posted such personal and painful information. I hope you find peace.

+1 If that poster is an example of Holton parents... no thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“Women should speak up” is what you’ll tell your daughter? Disgusting. How about “we will support you, in the highly likely event you’re assaulted, even if you were breaking the rules and drinking or using drugs”? How about “I will be there for you, or your friend, not with judgment but support, and we will figure out if you want to speak up or not together”?

When I was raped in college, those are things that might have lead to me telling my mom. Instead she still doesn’t know today. Because she’s like you PP. Blames women for not wanting to tear their lives apart.

I'm upset that PP jumped on you after you posted such personal and painful information. I hope you find peace.

+1 If that poster is an example of Holton parents... no thanks.

Clearly she doesn’t represent most Holton parents. And she said she’s very conservative and most likely pro Kavanaugh if I have to guess. I think her post his more related to those factors than anything to do with Holton.

[Anonymous]

Yes, Holton mom was a rough[i], perhaps a knee jerk reaction to being attacked first.