Thrilled, pleased, disappointed, or devastated by Friday’s results?

[Anonymous]

Thrilled! We applied to three schools for PreK, accepted at two and waitlisted at GDS (which had honestly become our third choice through the process). I can’t wait for the next few years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Devastated. Daughter was waitlisted everywhere. She's desperately unhappy at her current school (public) so we were very much hoping private would provide an exit strategy. We're starting to discuss potential alternatives (i.e. moving) but all of our options suck.
re st

What grade is your daughter in and why is she unhappy?

5th. She’s been experiencing bullying this year that is causing her to have panic attacks both in and outside of school. Administration’s response has been underwhelming and ineffective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thrilled! We applied to three schools for PreK, accepted at two and waitlisted at GDS (which had honestly become our third choice through the process). I can’t wait for the next few years.

Congrats. Where’d you get in?

[Anonymous]

I’m going to say “4” - disappointed. Our kid got into everywhere they applied from DCPS but zero dollars in financial aid from any of them means none is doable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Devastated. Daughter was waitlisted everywhere. She's desperately unhappy at her current school (public) so we were very much hoping private would provide an exit strategy. We're starting to discuss potential alternatives (i.e. moving) but all of our options suck.
re st

What grade is your daughter in and why is she unhappy?

5th. She’s been experiencing bullying this year that is causing her to have panic attacks both in and outside of school. Administration’s response has been underwhelming and ineffective.

Did you apply to any of the k-8s? Maybe give it some time and call around. Middle school at a k-8 is often their sweet spot and kids do join in 6th and 7th.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m going to say “4” - disappointed. Our kid got into everywhere they applied from DCPS but zero dollars in financial aid from any of them means none is doable.

what is your household income?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m going to say “4” - disappointed. Our kid got into everywhere they applied from DCPS but zero dollars in financial aid from any of them means none is doable.

what is your household income?

Too much I guess

[Anonymous]

I say 5.

Kid got rejected from Basis….but got into Sidwell. So pissed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Now its extremely hard trying to get him to make a choice so we can send rejections to free up the spot as soon as possible so other deserving kids can gain acceptance.

If the schools predicted their admissions yield correctly, then your rejections likely won't "free up" any spots. That said, congratulations on the great news!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now its extremely hard trying to get him to make a choice so we can send rejections to free up the spot as soon as possible so other deserving kids can gain acceptance.

If the schools predicted their admissions yield correctly, then your rejections likely won't "free up" any spots. That said, congratulations on the great news!

Unlike most years, the admin teams will only accept x applicants for x spots. If someone does not accept, then go to waitlist. Unlike other years where you accept maybe 12 kids for 10 spots and assume 2 will go elsewhere. I don’t think admissions can risk over enrollment and may indeed to to waitlist?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now its extremely hard trying to get him to make a choice so we can send rejections to free up the spot as soon as possible so other deserving kids can gain acceptance.

If the schools predicted their admissions yield correctly, then your rejections likely won't "free up" any spots. That said, congratulations on the great news!

Unlike most years, the admin teams will only accept x applicants for x spots. If someone does not accept, then go to waitlist. Unlike other years where you accept maybe 12 kids for 10 spots and assume 2 will go elsewhere. I don’t think admissions can risk over enrollment and may indeed to to waitlist?

You are referring to Georgetown Day in particular, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I say 5.

Kid got rejected from Basis….but got into Sidwell. So pissed.

Sidwell is arguably one of the best schools if not the best school in the United States. You should be thrilled!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I say 5.

Kid got rejected from Basis….but got into Sidwell. So pissed.

Sidwell is arguably one of the best schools if not the best school in the United States. You should be thrilled!!!

Wooosh!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m going to say “4” - disappointed. Our kid got into everywhere they applied from DCPS but zero dollars in financial aid from any of them means none is doable.

what is your household income?

Too much I guess

Or too little. Many schools won't give any aid to a family who needs more than a certain percent.

[Anonymous]

The Basis troll who keeps popping into these threads is very obvious. Go away