Big 3 Nightmare

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city. Your kid is getting a great education and great preparation for college. From where your (and my) kid is coming, they will be fine no matter where they go. They have tremendous privilege and advantages. It will be ok. Really.

I have 2 kids: one at a LAC and one going to a school ranked 75-100. Neither is Ivy and I’m totally fine with that.

I’m sorry but why in the world are you on a thread about the Big 3 if you don’t even live in the DMV? And who are you to comment on the high school education that kids in private schools that you have no experience with are getting?

I see time again posters who don’t live in the DMV but commenting on the college admissions forum saying that, hey, this is a national forum and college admissions is a national issue - fine, I guess, but this thread sure isn’t.

You are obsessed.

[Anonymous]

PP here. I also have to add that your kids are ALREADY IN COLLEGE!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city. Your kid is getting a great education and great preparation for college. From where your (and my) kid is coming, they will be fine no matter where they go. They have tremendous privilege and advantages. It will be ok. Really.

I have 2 kids: one at a LAC and one going to a school ranked 75-100. Neither is Ivy and I’m totally fine with that.

I’m sorry but why in the world are you on a thread about the Big 3 if you don’t even live in the DMV? And who are you to comment on the high school education that kids in private schools that you have no experience with are getting?

I see time again posters who don’t live in the DMV but commenting on the college admissions forum saying that, hey, this is a national forum and college admissions is a national issue - fine, I guess, but this thread sure isn’t.

You are obsessed.

NP here. I am local and a “big 3” parent (barf), but I do not agree with you. Unless you think for some reason the DC area privates are faring worse than counterparts in other cities, then the “out of DC big 3” poster’s comments are very relevant and appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city. Your kid is getting a great education and great preparation for college. From where your (and my) kid is coming, they will be fine no matter where they go. They have tremendous privilege and advantages. It will be ok. Really.

I have 2 kids: one at a LAC and one going to a school ranked 75-100. Neither is Ivy and I’m totally fine with that.

I’m sorry but why in the world are you on a thread about the Big 3 if you don’t even live in the DMV? And who are you to comment on the high school education that kids in private schools that you have no experience with are getting?

I see time again posters who don’t live in the DMV but commenting on the college admissions forum saying that, hey, this is a national forum and college admissions is a national issue - fine, I guess, but this thread sure isn’t.
You are obsessed.

+1. The "parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city" is likely a troll. Big3 college counselors visit this site often.

[Anonymous]

Was this year actually bad for the Big 3? I know we are getting the last results (outside of WL movement).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city. Your kid is getting a great education and great preparation for college. From where your (and my) kid is coming, they will be fine no matter where they go. They have tremendous privilege and advantages. It will be ok. Really.

I have 2 kids: one at a LAC and one going to a school ranked 75-100. Neither is Ivy and I’m totally fine with that.

Do not agree.

And that is the problem! Your smart kid will be fine wherever they go. Just because you paid $25-50K/year K-12 does NOT entitle your kid to a T20 acceptance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city. Your kid is getting a great education and great preparation for college. From where your (and my) kid is coming, they will be fine no matter where they go. They have tremendous privilege and advantages. It will be ok. Really.

I have 2 kids: one at a LAC and one going to a school ranked 75-100. Neither is Ivy and I’m totally fine with that.

I’m sorry but why in the world are you on a thread about the Big 3 if you don’t even live in the DMV? And who are you to comment on the high school education that kids in private schools that you have no experience with are getting?

I see time again posters who don’t live in the DMV but commenting on the college admissions forum saying that, hey, this is a national forum and college admissions is a national issue - fine, I guess, but this thread sure isn’t.

You are obsessed.

Get over yourself! People from all over read this forum. There is no requirement that you live in DC, although many of us had previously. Having previously lived in DC and moving during my kids’ school years, I am very familiar with the DC private school scene. Are you disputing that the kids in Big 3 schools are getting a great education that will prepare them for college?????? Or are you just uncomfortable that I called you out? I mentioned that my kid is in a similar school to give you the perspective that I understand paying over $200k for high school and then having your kid not go to an Ivy.

Your response shows quite a bit about your personality and your sense of entitlement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think any parent considering a Big 3 (especially at the K level) needs to ask themselves...will I be OK or furious when my little Jimmy ends up at the University of Maryland.

If they are OK, then go ahead and spend the $$$s....if furious, they need to take a step back and realize that UMD (or the equivalent) is their more likely outcome...especially if you are not legacy at a top school and don't think your kid will be some great athlete.

Obviously, if you are rich and the tuition is just a rounding error..then who cares either way.

OP here. Agree with the above. More or less. EA/Ed round was essentially URM/Athlete and big donors. RD (which proved to be redemptive last year) has been weak (at best) this year. Lots of heartbreak.

Where are top kids ending up? I'm a Big3 parent. I know that 95% of the ED admits at our school were URM or athletes. But where are the strong students who are getting less than ideal options ending up?

Most apply EA to UVA/Umich/UMD and get in. That will be a choice option for some and a fall back for many.
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[Anonymous]

Are there a lot going ED2 to Chicago or similar schools again this year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city. Your kid is getting a great education and great preparation for college. From where your (and my) kid is coming, they will be fine no matter where they go. They have tremendous privilege and advantages. It will be ok. Really.

I have 2 kids: one at a LAC and one going to a school ranked 75-100. Neither is Ivy and I’m totally fine with that.

I’m sorry but why in the world are you on a thread about the Big 3 if you don’t even live in the DMV? And who are you to comment on the high school education that kids in private schools that you have no experience with are getting?

I see time again posters who don’t live in the DMV but commenting on the college admissions forum saying that, hey, this is a national forum and college admissions is a national issue - fine, I guess, but this thread sure isn’t.
You are obsessed.

+1. The "parent of a kid in a Big 3 ish school in another city" is likely a troll. Big3 college counselors visit this site often.

Nope. Not a troll. Just someone who is appalled at some of the entitlement I read here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP here. I also have to add that your kids are ALREADY IN COLLEGE!

One is in college and the other is a senior headed to a 75-100 school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are there a lot going ED2 to Chicago or similar schools again this year?

Not a lot in ED2

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:PP here. I also have to add that your kids are ALREADY IN COLLEGE!

One is in college and the other is a senior headed to a 75-100 school.

You do not belong on this thread. Period. And yes you are obsessed. Very, very odd behavior for you to be here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are there a lot going ED2 to Chicago or similar schools again this year?

Not a lot in ED2

Interesting, more rolling the dice with RD this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think any parent considering a Big 3 (especially at the K level) needs to ask themselves...will I be OK or furious when my little Jimmy ends up at the University of Maryland.

If they are OK, then go ahead and spend the $$$s....if furious, they need to take a step back and realize that UMD (or the equivalent) is their more likely outcome...especially if you are not legacy at a top school and don't think your kid will be some great athlete.

Obviously, if you are rich and the tuition is just a rounding error..then who cares either way.

FYI - UMD isn't even guaranteed among strong Big 3 students in the current environment - just saying.