BASIS McLean admission

[Anonymous]

I think that’s sarcasm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are ways to say thing factually about Basis (I was appalled by what I saw in the DC one during a tour; it seemed like a terrible way to learn and cram for the results with public school far preferable). It’s cringy to read condescending comments coming from people lucky enough to get into schools they consider superior.

PSA: I don’t think Basis are good and nurturing schools.

+1. Sad to see parents of actual kids are stooping down to that level. You’re not a high schooler anymore (assuming here). Call OP out if they are trolling and the school’s shortcomings and call it a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your check clears, you're in. Good luck.

+1

[Anonymous]

Contact admissions asap and ask them. Don't count on DCUMs (no offense) ask the school directly asap.

[Anonymous]

Here is a link to their interest list. Check it out.:
https://info.basisindependent.com/basis-independent-mclean-interest-list-lp

[Anonymous]

Their interest list? Why not dispense with the formalities and link to their credit card processing site?

[Anonymous]

Despite all the bad reviews and scary comments on this board on Basis, my 9th grader new student really likes this school and is thriving. I kept asking DC whether to continue with Basis and the answer is always positive. DC likes his new friends/classmates and teachers. Workload is rigorous but managable and still have time for outside time-consuming activities. Younger sibling in public right now also wants to change to Basis after visiting it for an open event. I am a bit dumbfounded regarding how the perceived reality being so different from the opinions here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Despite all the bad reviews and scary comments on this board on Basis, my 9th grader new student really likes this school and is thriving. I kept asking DC whether to continue with Basis and the answer is always positive. DC likes his new friends/classmates and teachers. Workload is rigorous but managable and still have time for outside time-consuming activities. Younger sibling in public right now also wants to change to Basis after visiting it for an open event. I am a bit dumbfounded regarding how the perceived reality being so different from the opinions here.

No need to be dumbfounded. Basis trolls and sock puppeting. More than once. No one believes any of the threads or positive posts are real or in good faith.

[Anonymous]

“.., In just five short years, BASIS Independent McLean, home of the Red-Tailed Hawks, has surged ahead and is now ranked among the best high schools in Virginia and the Washington D.C. Area, according to Niche’s 2021 Best High School Rankings.

BASIS Independent McLean has earned the #2 ranking for Best High Schools for STEM in Virginia while rising to the #3 ranking for Best College Prep Private High Schools in Virginia, and #3 ranking for Best Private K-12 Schools in Virginia. Additionally, our school ranked as the #6 Best Private High School in Virginia.

Mr. Paul Geise, Head of School of BASIS Independent McLean, expressed, “In less than five years, we have begun to establish ourselves as an extraordinary learning environment. The key to our success: exemplary faculty, motivated students who lean into our robust and rigorous curriculum, and parents eager to have their children prepared to thrive in college and beyond. These rankings mark our progress and our trajectory. And the best is yet to come!”

Our rankings also show what’s possible…”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Despite all the bad reviews and scary comments on this board on Basis, my 9th grader new student really likes this school and is thriving. I kept asking DC whether to continue with Basis and the answer is always positive. DC likes his new friends/classmates and teachers. Workload is rigorous but managable and still have time for outside time-consuming activities. Younger sibling in public right now also wants to change to Basis after visiting it for an open event. I am a bit dumbfounded regarding how the perceived reality being so different from the opinions here.

No need to be dumbfounded. Basis trolls and sock puppeting. More than once. No one believes any of the threads or positive posts are real or in good faith.

How about negative posts? My kid loves Basis eventhough review here is so bad. Day and night difference!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Despite all the bad reviews and scary comments on this board on Basis, my 9th grader new student really likes this school and is thriving. I kept asking DC whether to continue with Basis and the answer is always positive. DC likes his new friends/classmates and teachers. Workload is rigorous but managable and still have time for outside time-consuming activities. Younger sibling in public right now also wants to change to Basis after visiting it for an open event. I am a bit dumbfounded regarding how the perceived reality being so different from the opinions here.

No need to be dumbfounded. Basis trolls and sock puppeting. More than once. No one believes any of the threads or positive posts are real or in good faith.

How about negative posts? My kid loves Basis eventhough review here is so bad. Day and night difference!!

So happy for you. Congratulations.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Despite all the bad reviews and scary comments on this board on Basis, my 9th grader new student really likes this school and is thriving. I kept asking DC whether to continue with Basis and the answer is always positive. DC likes his new friends/classmates and teachers. Workload is rigorous but managable and still have time for outside time-consuming activities. Younger sibling in public right now also wants to change to Basis after visiting it for an open event. I am a bit dumbfounded regarding how the perceived reality being so different from the opinions here.

No need to be dumbfounded. Basis trolls and sock puppeting. More than once. No one believes any of the threads or positive posts are real or in good faith.

How about negative posts? My kid loves Basis eventhough review here is so bad. Day and night difference!!

So happy for you. Congratulations.

Another parent of a happy student here, but in a lower grade. The Basis marketing troll posts aren’t any worse than the toxicity of parents trying to beat down a relative newcomer that is doing well, and keep climbing both in rankings and enrollment the past 2 years. Let’s see how things look for the 2023 - 2024 year. Hope the haters enjoy being such such tough keyboard warriors and clever bullies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“.., In just five short years, BASIS Independent McLean, home of the Red-Tailed Hawks, has surged ahead and is now ranked among the best high schools in Virginia and the Washington D.C. Area, according to Niche’s 2021 Best High School Rankings.

BASIS Independent McLean has earned the #2 ranking for Best High Schools for STEM in Virginia while rising to the #3 ranking for Best College Prep Private High Schools in Virginia, and #3 ranking for Best Private K-12 Schools in Virginia. Additionally, our school ranked as the #6 Best Private High School in Virginia.

Mr. Paul Geise, Head of School of BASIS Independent McLean, expressed, “In less than five years, we have begun to establish ourselves as an extraordinary learning environment. The key to our success: exemplary faculty, motivated students who lean into our robust and rigorous curriculum, and parents eager to have their children prepared to thrive in college and beyond. These rankings mark our progress and our trajectory. And the best is yet to come!”

Our rankings also show what’s possible…”

Geise was an interim HOS after at least 5 others before him. He left six months before his temporary contract was up. Don't kid yourself that there is any management continuity or even much faculty continuity at BASIS. It's a churning machine.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Despite all the bad reviews and scary comments on this board on Basis, my 9th grader new student really likes this school and is thriving. I kept asking DC whether to continue with Basis and the answer is always positive. DC likes his new friends/classmates and teachers. Workload is rigorous but managable and still have time for outside time-consuming activities. Younger sibling in public right now also wants to change to Basis after visiting it for an open event. I am a bit dumbfounded regarding how the perceived reality being so different from the opinions here.

No need to be dumbfounded. Basis trolls and sock puppeting. More than once. No one believes any of the threads or positive posts are real or in good faith.

How about negative posts? My kid loves Basis eventhough review here is so bad. Day and night difference!!

So happy for you. Congratulations.

Another parent of a happy student here, but in a lower grade. The Basis marketing troll posts aren’t any worse than the toxicity of parents trying to beat down a relative newcomer that is doing well, and keep climbing both in rankings and enrollment the past 2 years. Let’s see how things look for the 2023 - 2024 year. Hope the haters enjoy being such such tough keyboard warriors and clever bullies.

Oh, but they are worse. People aren’t allowed to do that. Also, it ruins it for any valid Basis poster because now the school has a rep for fake posters. That’s not honest. Calling posters out for their BS is allowed. You may find it toxic, but it’s honest.

[Anonymous]

Hi - I'm the original poster and I just wanted to say thank you for the comments, particularly from the families having positive experiences. I appreciate your engagement.