What’s difference between Holy Child and Stone Ridge?

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure either will be much different for middle school. That's really not the strong suit of either. Preferred Holy Child over SR. Just different culture but DD picked a magnet in the end. We know girls that left SR for a different high school exp. If you plan on staying thru high school, evaluate accordingly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Taking it a step further and sharing entire 2023 matriculation list for both schools.

Holy Child




Stone Ridge (entire acceptance list with 2023 matriculations bolded)

Those lists do not tell the whole story. Not everyone puts their acceptance in. My nieces did not nor did many of their friends.

Interesting to see SR had girls accepted to Stanford, Brown, and Columbia but matriculate elsewhere

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Taking it a step further and sharing entire 2023 matriculation list for both schools.

Holy Child




Stone Ridge (entire acceptance list with 2023 matriculations bolded)

Those lists do not tell the whole story. Not everyone puts their acceptance in. My nieces did not nor did many of their friends.

Interesting to see SR had girls accepted to Stanford, Brown, and Columbia but matriculate elsewhere

The list is SR acceptances in the last 3 years. Matriculations for 2023 are bolded.

[Anonymous]

Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

[Anonymous]

Have your daughter shadow and see how she feels at each school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

15% to a Top 20 is impressive, IMO. The SR Class of 2023 had objectively strong matriculations.

College Counseling office at SR is excellent.

I have no experience with the College Counseling at Holy Child, but have no reason to think it is anything but excellent as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

Good for her. We are all so lucky to have so many great private schools to choose from. As for Stone Ridge, the college matriculations are so much stronger than HC, this is a no brainer for us. DD is a very serious student and has very high aspirations for her college choices and feels at SR will provide the academic rigor and preparation to have a shot at it. She thought HC was a nice school and seemed very joyful, but she needs more than just fun. She wants to do what it takes to reach her full potential. I admire her for recognizing this about herself, and you should also admire your daughter for recognizing what she needs as well. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Holy child is just better all around

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Holy child is just better all around

Ooh, very insightful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

OMG do you not understand that scholarship (merit) monies come only from the second and third tier colleges that MUST offer scholarships to get certain students?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

OMG do you not understand that scholarship (merit) monies come only from the second and third tier colleges that MUST offer scholarships to get certain students?

She hasn't been through the process yet obviously. It is easy to be wowed with those numbers when you don't really understand what they all mean and I am sure all the private schools can brag about similar levels of merit being offered to their seniors. My DS got lots of merit money, including a full ride to College Park. All turned down to attend his dream school. Fortunately we can handle that financially.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trying to look at both schools for middle school. What is the difference with these 2 all girls schools? Student profile and sports all seem similar. Is one more difficult to get in to?

Both are wonderful. Holy Child is more prestigious, has more rigor, and is very well-known. Also, Holy Child has wealthier / more influential families.

This HC booster is all over this forum making the claim that HC has more rigor. This is so untrue. SR is by far more rigorous, more well known, and more "prestigious." Please ignore the above.

Sharing this info from last year's matriculations.

Stone Ridge USNWR Top 20 Matriculations in 2023:
Cornell
Dartmouth
Duke (3)
Harvard
Northwestern
Princeton (2)
Notre Dame (4)
Penn

Holy Child USNWR Top 20 Matriculations in 2023:
(zero)

There’s your answer. Stone Ridge is full of mean girls, spawn of women like pp.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

Good for her. We are all so lucky to have so many great private schools to choose from. As for Stone Ridge, the college matriculations are so much stronger than HC, this is a no brainer for us. DD is a very serious student and has very high aspirations for her college choices and feels at SR will provide the academic rigor and preparation to have a shot at it. She thought HC was a nice school and seemed very joyful, but she needs more than just fun. She wants to do what it takes to reach her full potential. I admire her for recognizing this about herself, and you should also admire your daughter for recognizing what she needs as well. Good luck!

Be aware that she will be evaluated vis a vis other girls in her class. If she is not a ranked athlete, child of DC famous people, a HYP legacy, she might shine more at Holy Child as a top student versus battling for top 15% at SR.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Re: Stone Ridge though, if YOUR daughter didn't get into a top 20 school or with such a small percentage doing so (15%), why are you bragging/how does this benefit you? It really doesn't.

I actually spoke to each of the schools discussed about college admissions and FWIW, was most impressed with HC's process. Their girls also seemed to receive the most significant amount of scholarships/merit aid, which to someone like me, who is not considered DCUM wealthy, was a big selling point. I will also say that my DD, who shadowed, remarked that of all or her shadow visits, the HC girls seemed to have the most genuine school spirit and really loved their school compared to what she saw at the other schools.

Good for her. We are all so lucky to have so many great private schools to choose from. As for Stone Ridge, the college matriculations are so much stronger than HC, this is a no brainer for us. DD is a very serious student and has very high aspirations for her college choices and feels at SR will provide the academic rigor and preparation to have a shot at it. She thought HC was a nice school and seemed very joyful, but she needs more than just fun. She wants to do what it takes to reach her full potential. I admire her for recognizing this about herself, and you should also admire your daughter for recognizing what she needs as well. Good luck!

Be aware that she will be evaluated vis a vis other girls in her class. If she is not a ranked athlete, child of DC famous people, a HYP legacy, she might shine more at Holy Child as a top student versus battling for top 15% at SR.

Maybe, but I don't know. We have a friend whose daughter was top of her class at HC and she didn't get into her top choices for colleges. This was a red flag for us in addition to what we see in the matriculation lists. We'd prefer to take that risk and have our daughter compete at a high level in order to achieve her college goals.

[Anonymous]

Just pick whichever one seems like a better fit in terms of the overall experience when visiting. This debate over rigor seems over exaggerated. SR has strong academics but dd has always been able to keep up, and while there is a lot of hw, she’s not overwhelmed. You’re probably fine either way in terms of academics.