Sidwell 2023 College outcomes?

[Anonymous]

If OP has a kid in the class, their kid can keep them apprised of selections.

If OP doesn't have a kid in the class or even the school, really why the fixation?

It is really weird.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

When you say Top SLAC can you be more specific ?

Think along the lines of ....Williams, Amherst, Pomona, Swarthmore

Pomona too? It isn't as sought after locally, so I'd expect better luck. Outside of USNWR, it is rarely mentioned with the other 3 outside the west. What about Wellesley and Smith for the girls. Any luck there?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:First of all it’s not May 1st yet. Second of all, I feel bad for the teenagers under the microscope of nosy strangers like OP.

OP wasn't putting anyone under a microscope. This is a standard topic on this forum. If it makes you feel bad, you can leave, I suppose?

There are daily threads on this.

The more the merrier..surely no need to police..?

It’s creepy & judging. Leave the kids alone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First of all it’s not May 1st yet. Second of all, I feel bad for the teenagers under the microscope of nosy strangers like OP.

OP wasn't putting anyone under a microscope. This is a standard topic on this forum. If it makes you feel bad, you can leave, I suppose?

There are daily threads on this.

The more the merrier..surely no need to police..?

It’s creepy & judging. Leave the kids alone.

And you can leave this forum alone..Bye..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

How did you feel about the applications beyond the pure #s?

This is surprising outcome wise, especially since some schools do seem to prefer to waitlist multiple kids from top privates rather than flat reject them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

When you say Top SLAC can you be more specific ?

Think along the lines of ....Williams, Amherst, Pomona, Swarthmore

Pomona too? It isn't as sought after locally, so I'd expect better luck. Outside of USNWR, it is rarely mentioned with the other 3 outside the west. What about Wellesley and Smith for the girls. Any luck there?

Pomona is absurdly hard to get in

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

When you say Top SLAC can you be more specific ?

Think along the lines of ....Williams, Amherst, Pomona, Swarthmore

Pomona too? It isn't as sought after locally, so I'd expect better luck. Outside of USNWR, it is rarely mentioned with the other 3 outside the west. What about Wellesley and Smith for the girls. Any luck there?

Pomona is absurdly hard to get in

Far fewer applicants from the DMV though. It and CMC should get more interest here. USNWR throwing them an occasional #3 might help though. However, it has also been #7 3 times in the 2000s and does still have a more regional name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

How did you feel about the applications beyond the pure #s?

This is surprising outcome wise, especially since some schools do seem to prefer to waitlist multiple kids from top privates rather than flat reject them.

Did your DC apply early or ED2 anywhere? It seemed that a huge group did at Sidwell though not as many ED2 as last year when so many ended up at Chicago Ed2.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Brutal week

Agree. Parent with senior DC. We had expected a turnaround with CDs. But, RD outcomes have been modest in comparison to even last year. Essentially dominated by Big Donor/VIP/URM/Double Legacy (possibly in combination).

[Anonymous]

It seems rough across big 3. Anything you’d suggest for rising seniors? Ed to lower reaches?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Brutal week

Agree. Parent with senior DC. We had expected a turnaround with CDs. But, RD outcomes have been modest in comparison to even last year. Essentially dominated by Big Donor/VIP/URM/Double Legacy (possibly in combination).

what are CDs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

When you say Top SLAC can you be more specific ?

Think along the lines of ....Williams, Amherst, Pomona, Swarthmore

nothing below?

Not sure what you are asking. You asked what I meant by top SLAC rejection and that's the group I mean.

others
SLACs in 10-20 USNWR liberal arts range - WL
SLACs in >30 USNWR liberal arts - accepted

[Anonymous]

University of Chicago usually loves Sidwell.
Did they accept a bunch of kids this year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

When you say Top SLAC can you be more specific ?

Think along the lines of ....Williams, Amherst, Pomona, Swarthmore

nothing below?

Not sure what you are asking. You asked what I meant by top SLAC rejection and that's the group I mean.

others
SLACs in 10-20 USNWR liberal arts range - WL
SLACs in >30 USNWR liberal arts - accepted

I understand. ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My high stats DC was WL to several Top 15-30 schools that in the recent past (2021, 2022) they were strongly located in the 100% zone on SCOIR for Sidwell.

Not that we ever expected 100%, but striking out on so many of those was a clear change from the past - they were not alone in this sort of outcome.

In this same T15-30 in 100% SCOIR zone:
- one regular acceptance
- one acceptance via an alternative entry pathway (for example - late start/early start/abroad/satellite ).

Rejected in all Top 10 and Top SLAC applications.

Accepted to some safeties T40-T60 and a low SLAC.

DC was grateful to have some options. This year was a shift for sure.

When you say Top SLAC can you be more specific ?

Think along the lines of ....Williams, Amherst, Pomona, Swarthmore

Pomona too? It isn't as sought after locally, so I'd expect better luck. Outside of USNWR, it is rarely mentioned with the other 3 outside the west. What about Wellesley and Smith for the girls. Any luck there?

Pomona is absurdly hard to get in

Far fewer applicants from the DMV though. It and CMC should get more interest here. USNWR throwing them an occasional #3 might help though. However, it has also been #7 3 times in the 2000s and does still have a more regional name.

As PP said - Pomona is insanely hard and they have plenty of strong DMV applicants to choose from. The entire school is only 1800 kids.