Is Bullis the new Sidwell??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Alos, I love how transparent Bullis is being about its college matriculations.

For full transparency, how about saying how many are legacy and sports recruits.

Did you even click on the link?

[Anonymous]

I really like Bullis and actually don’t like Sidwell (my experience with each limited to friends’ families, reputation, and their websites; my kids aren’t at either school—we’d have considered Bullis if closer but not Sidwell). However, Bullis is not a “big 3” and is not equal to Sidwell in terms of prestige, etc. For me, that’s a good thing—Bullis meets the needs of a wider range of students and, I think, cared more about each student as an individual and about finding the right fit for them in college rather than finding what will look best on the school’s list of college acceptances.

[Anonymous]

Could be in 5-10 years as quality of admits and acceptees goes up, people like apolitical coed schools with uniforms.

Bolstered academics there has been happening year of year for awhile now. Meanwhile supply of good schools low, demand high. Public schools messing up, Covid showed staff and school priorities loud & clear, private schools falling down into their mission rabbit holes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Alos, I love how transparent Bullis is being about its college matriculations.

For full transparency, how about saying how many are legacy and sports recruits.

Legacy is over and they did slice and dice by ED, athletic recruits, and regular admissions.

Looks like a diverse class of stem colleges, state flagships, small slacs, ivies, and HBCUs. Probably a diverse set of majors and interests developed there too, wonderful.

Congrats to all grads, parents and schools!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The level of work at Sidwell and Bullis are vastly different in both depth and quantity, as are the level of expectations and corresponding assessments (how hard they grade).

Do you have children attending both schools? Also, assuming you are correct with your assertion, maybe Bullis is teaching the children more efficiently? Look at the colleges...

My statement has nothing to do with college admissions.

It is a valid question whether the amount of rigor and the hard core approach at Sidwell is better or necessary. For some kids it is, for others it may not be. Some thrive on the academic environment of Sidwell or go there because they are tired of being considered a nerd or want the opportunity to find other nerd friends and not be made fun of for loving to learn. For others, they may be just as bright and are go getters who will get everything Bullis has to offer them and prefer to work hard but in a less intense community.

In terms of college admissions, parents should understand that the majority of elite admissions have a hook - whether that be legacy/VIP, sports, URM. They type just may differ across the schools.

You avoid the question regarding if you have/had children at both. Obviously you do not have personal experience regarding the "hard core" rigor at both. So stop chiming in about it.

I have children at one and know many at the other. You have no idea which one.... I am VERY familiar with the differences in the workload and educational practices of these two schools.

Do YOU have children at both?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alos, I love how transparent Bullis is being about its college matriculations.

For full transparency, how about saying how many are legacy and sports recruits.

Did you even click on the link?

Yes - I see nothing on D3 or legacy there. Do you?

[Anonymous]

Bullis is the new Sidwell.
Thursday is the new Friday
Orange is the new black.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of work at Sidwell and Bullis are vastly different in both depth and quantity, as are the level of expectations and corresponding assessments (how hard they grade).

Do you have children attending both schools? Also, assuming you are correct with your assertion, maybe Bullis is teaching the children more efficiently? Look at the colleges...

My statement has nothing to do with college admissions.

It is a valid question whether the amount of rigor and the hard core approach at Sidwell is better or necessary. For some kids it is, for others it may not be. Some thrive on the academic environment of Sidwell or go there because they are tired of being considered a nerd or want the opportunity to find other nerd friends and not be made fun of for loving to learn. For others, they may be just as bright and are go getters who will get everything Bullis has to offer them and prefer to work hard but in a less intense community.

In terms of college admissions, parents should understand that the majority of elite admissions have a hook - whether that be legacy/VIP, sports, URM. They type just may differ across the schools.

You avoid the question regarding if you have/had children at both. Obviously you do not have personal experience regarding the "hard core" rigor at both. So stop chiming in about it.

I have children at one and know many at the other. You have no idea which one.... I am VERY familiar with the differences in the workload and educational practices of these two schools.

Do YOU have children at both?

Doesn't count. Sorry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of work at Sidwell and Bullis are vastly different in both depth and quantity, as are the level of expectations and corresponding assessments (how hard they grade).

Do you have children attending both schools? Also, assuming you are correct with your assertion, maybe Bullis is teaching the children more efficiently? Look at the colleges...

My statement has nothing to do with college admissions.

It is a valid question whether the amount of rigor and the hard core approach at Sidwell is better or necessary. For some kids it is, for others it may not be. Some thrive on the academic environment of Sidwell or go there because they are tired of being considered a nerd or want the opportunity to find other nerd friends and not be made fun of for loving to learn. For others, they may be just as bright and are go getters who will get everything Bullis has to offer them and prefer to work hard but in a less intense community.

In terms of college admissions, parents should understand that the majority of elite admissions have a hook - whether that be legacy/VIP, sports, URM. They type just may differ across the schools.

You avoid the question regarding if you have/had children at both. Obviously you do not have personal experience regarding the "hard core" rigor at both. So stop chiming in about it.

You seem to have a chip on your shoulder - I'm guessing a Bullis parent? How do you know whether or not I am one also?

Have you noticed that I haven't put down Bullis at all? These schools operate in very different ways on SO many dimensions. Both have their faults (as do all schools) and all that really matters is whether a school is the right match for your student (and this includes a long list of other DMV schools beyond just these two).

I seem to want to get into a college pissing match (which I have not done) and that is just not useful. Parents should be evaluating how their student's experience will be when considering a high school. Not where the current list of seniors went to college. Current and recent senior families can tell you that seeing a prior list (even a recent one) is not very predictive in the constantly changing world of college admissions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis is the new Sidwell.
Thursday is the new Friday
Orange is the new black.

Love it!

Bullis is the new Sidwell: YUP
Thursday is the new Friday: Has been for years now!
Orange is the new black: HaHa. First half of season one was good. Then it became redundant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of work at Sidwell and Bullis are vastly different in both depth and quantity, as are the level of expectations and corresponding assessments (how hard they grade).

Do you have children attending both schools? Also, assuming you are correct with your assertion, maybe Bullis is teaching the children more efficiently? Look at the colleges...

My statement has nothing to do with college admissions.

It is a valid question whether the amount of rigor and the hard core approach at Sidwell is better or necessary. For some kids it is, for others it may not be. Some thrive on the academic environment of Sidwell or go there because they are tired of being considered a nerd or want the opportunity to find other nerd friends and not be made fun of for loving to learn. For others, they may be just as bright and are go getters who will get everything Bullis has to offer them and prefer to work hard but in a less intense community.

In terms of college admissions, parents should understand that the majority of elite admissions have a hook - whether that be legacy/VIP, sports, URM. They type just may differ across the schools.

You avoid the question regarding if you have/had children at both. Obviously you do not have personal experience regarding the "hard core" rigor at both. So stop chiming in about it.

You seem to have a chip on your shoulder - I'm guessing a Bullis parent? How do you know whether or not I am one also?

Have you noticed that I haven't put down Bullis at all? These schools operate in very different ways on SO many dimensions. Both have their faults (as do all schools) and all that really matters is whether a school is the right match for your student (and this includes a long list of other DMV schools beyond just these two).

YOU seem to want to get into a college pissing match (which I have not done) and that is just not useful. Parents should be evaluating how their student's experience will be when considering a high school. Not where the current list of seniors went to college. Current and recent senior families can tell you that seeing a prior list (even a recent one) is not very predictive in the constantly changing world of college admissions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of work at Sidwell and Bullis are vastly different in both depth and quantity, as are the level of expectations and corresponding assessments (how hard they grade).

Do you have children attending both schools? Also, assuming you are correct with your assertion, maybe Bullis is teaching the children more efficiently? Look at the colleges...

My statement has nothing to do with college admissions.

It is a valid question whether the amount of rigor and the hard core approach at Sidwell is better or necessary. For some kids it is, for others it may not be. Some thrive on the academic environment of Sidwell or go there because they are tired of being considered a nerd or want the opportunity to find other nerd friends and not be made fun of for loving to learn. For others, they may be just as bright and are go getters who will get everything Bullis has to offer them and prefer to work hard but in a less intense community.

In terms of college admissions, parents should understand that the majority of elite admissions have a hook - whether that be legacy/VIP, sports, URM. They type just may differ across the schools.

You avoid the question regarding if you have/had children at both. Obviously you do not have personal experience regarding the "hard core" rigor at both. So stop chiming in about it.

I have children at one and know many at the other. You have no idea which one.... I am VERY familiar with the differences in the workload and educational practices of these two schools.

Do YOU have children at both?

Doesn't count. Sorry.

What counts? Your say - do you have students at both schools? How do you get to "count"?

[Anonymous]

Okay Bullis PR department, settle down. You benefitted from the MCPS migration during COVID and could be more selective with admissions. You have a new HOS who is not a criminal like the previous. But slow your roll and let's see how things keep shaking out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Move over Big threes. It's hard to argue against facts. Is Bullis the new number one school in Greater DC?

This is where Bullis grads are going to college. Many of the the Colleges are the best in the country/world.
https://www.bullis.org/class-of-2023-admitted-data#data

Is Bullis the new Sidwell prestige-wise?

We chose St. Andrew's over Bullis and we are sorry we did. St. Andrew's has not been the experience we thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really like Bullis and actually don’t like Sidwell (my experience with each limited to friends’ families, reputation, and their websites; my kids aren’t at either school—we’d have considered Bullis if closer but not Sidwell). However, Bullis is not a “big 3” and is not equal to Sidwell in terms of prestige, etc. For me, that’s a good thing—Bullis meets the needs of a wider range of students and, I think, cared more about each student as an individual and about finding the right fit for them in college rather than finding what will look best on the school’s list of college acceptances.

This is exactly why we chose Bullis!