Applying for K? What is the schedule / what are the steps?

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Anonymous wrote:I'm going to try hard not to be snarky,mouth believe me, it's hard because you do come across as a little pathetic.

There is no one "right" way to do it. No "one" right sequence.

Some people attend open houses before applying, others just do a tour. Some do both. Some schools combine the two.

The only thing you have to do is 1) have your child tested (WPPSI); 2) keep track of the deadlines for applications; 3) submit the applications and do interviews at the schools that require them.

If you're that overwhelmed, maybe you should pay an educational consultant to guide you through the process.

I agree with this. You go on the school website and it tells you the dates. Not that hard. You tour. Set up a wpssi test with a psychologist. The schools have a list of providers. Then fill out application and have play date. Boom.

OP here. Thanks all for the guidance. I wasn't thinking this was rocket science, although if it were, I would have it covered as a have a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering.

I'm glad to hear this is "all" there is but that I will also need to start thinking about testing as well as the obvious things. Fall is the busiest time of year for me at work and this one wil be bad so I don't want to be rushing things at the last minute. And no idea there were "good" and "bad" testers. SATs were all the same in my experience.

We'll start scheduling tours, filling out forms and looking at testing requirements. We know the set of schools we are at least potentially interested in (based on location) as another poster stated, so we'll move forward from there.

I am the immediately above PP. I am the father of the child. I looked up a WPPSI provider in Friendship Heights. Went over there on a Saturday morning, dropped off my son. Went to Booeymonger for breakfast. Some period of time later collected my son. It was in the $300s as I recall? Easy and painless.

I should add, without snark, in the amount of time it took you to write this post and review the answers you could have scheduled a WPPSI test, I mean that in the sense it is that easy. I filled out the form online. These days they make you create an online account and answer the questions online. We didn't apply to the Big 3 so I didn't spend any time on the essays. For a four year old it seemed pointless. I wrote something short and sincere. Like my son enjoys soccer and likes me to read to him.

I realize my post above was imprecise. I meant I filled out the school application form online. Not the WPPSI form. Though I recall I scheduled that online with the provider as well? it's been a few years. Did it all from my work computer in the day. Honestly, I am not all that efficient, but we applied to I think two or three schools (along the lines of Sheridan, Green Acres, WES, and that one on Kalmia Road whose name escapes me) got in nd accepted one. Seriously good luck and while your children's future and education is important, I didn't see this as something to stress over.

[Anonymous]

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I agree with this. You go on the school website and it tells you the dates. Not that hard. You tour. Set up a wpssi test with a psychologist. The schools have a list of providers. Then fill out application and have play date. Boom.

One word of caution - while the dates "aren't that hard" make sure that there aren't any special requirements or advanced dates. Having gone through process for middle school, some schools may have an application deadline of, say, January 1, but if you want an interview you have to get application in before that. Or maybe you can't get a personal tour, etc. Just check to make sure . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to try hard not to be snarky,mouth believe me, it's hard because you do come across as a little pathetic.

There is no one "right" way to do it. No "one" right sequence.

Some people attend open houses before applying, others just do a tour. Some do both. Some schools combine the two.

The only thing you have to do is 1) have your child tested (WPPSI); 2) keep track of the deadlines for applications; 3) submit the applications and do interviews at the schools that require them.

If you're that overwhelmed, maybe you should pay an educational consultant to guide you through the process.

I agree with this. You go on the school website and it tells you the dates. Not that hard. You tour. Set up a wpssi test with a psychologist. The schools have a list of providers. Then fill out application and have play date. Boom.

OP here. Thanks all for the guidance. I wasn't thinking this was rocket science, although if it were, I would have it covered as a have a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering.

I'm glad to hear this is "all" there is but that I will also need to start thinking about testing as well as the obvious things. Fall is the busiest time of year for me at work and this one wil be bad so I don't want to be rushing things at the last minute. And no idea there were "good" and "bad" testers. SATs were all the same in my experience.

We'll start scheduling tours, filling out forms and looking at testing requirements. We know the set of schools we are at least potentially interested in (based on location) as another poster stated, so we'll move forward from there.

Oh my gosh, OP, please don't think everyone in the area is as snotty as some of these posters! We moved from another state as well, and the applications process is overwhelming. You have some time. In September, the schools will start posting their applications on their websites. Complete those for all the schools you think might be a fit; you may find your favorite schools now are not at the top of your list after visiting them. Then attend the info sessions and tours and wait to hear about your child's visit date. Schedule the wppsi in the fall (many of the schools publish a list of offices) and request any preschool documents early. Hope you find someplace you love for your child!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to try hard not to be snarky,mouth believe me, it's hard because you do come across as a little pathetic.

There is no one "right" way to do it. No "one" right sequence.

Some people attend open houses before applying, others just do a tour. Some do both. Some schools combine the two.

The only thing you have to do is 1) have your child tested (WPPSI); 2) keep track of the deadlines for applications; 3) submit the applications and do interviews at the schools that require them.

If you're that overwhelmed, maybe you should pay an educational consultant to guide you through the process.

I agree with this. You go on the school website and it tells you the dates. Not that hard. You tour. Set up a wpssi test with a psychologist. The schools have a list of providers. Then fill out application and have play date. Boom.

OP here. Thanks all for the guidance. I wasn't thinking this was rocket science, although if it were, I would have it covered as a have a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering.

I'm glad to hear this is "all" there is but that I will also need to start thinking about testing as well as the obvious things. Fall is the busiest time of year for me at work and this one wil be bad so I don't want to be rushing things at the last minute. And no idea there were "good" and "bad" testers. SATs were all the same in my experience.

We'll start scheduling tours, filling out forms and looking at testing requirements. We know the set of schools we are at least potentially interested in (based on location) as another poster stated, so we'll move forward from there.

Oh my gosh, OP, please don't think everyone in the area is as snotty as some of these posters! We moved from another state as well, and the applications process is overwhelming. You have some time. In September, the schools will start posting their applications on their websites. Complete those for all the schools you think might be a fit; you may find your favorite schools now are not at the top of your list after visiting them. Then attend the info sessions and tours and wait to hear about your child's visit date. Schedule the wppsi in the fall (many of the schools publish a list of offices) and request any preschool documents early. Hope you find someplace you love for your child!

It's "overwhelming" huh? Many people do not find it so and find the drama queen tendencies of those who proclaim it so rather off-putting. How do you get out the door every morning?

[Anonymous]

It can become overwhelming. For me it was because we felt like we had to cast a wide net because we were applying for FA and had no idea what schools would offer us what we needed to be it a realistic option. We applied to 7 schools in total and between all the different essays, numerous parent interviews, numerous small tours, informational sessions and play dates I was exhausted and overwhelmed by it all. I didn't anticipate feeling that way because we started the exploratory process almost 2 years before we applied. However, with each school something changed which impacted our view of the school good and bad. So despite all the ground work we had done I felt like we we had to start all over to get the most recent perspective.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to try hard not to be snarky,mouth believe me, it's hard because you do come across as a little pathetic.

There is no one "right" way to do it. No "one" right sequence.

Some people attend open houses before applying, others just do a tour. Some do both. Some schools combine the two.

The only thing you have to do is 1) have your child tested (WPPSI); 2) keep track of the deadlines for applications; 3) submit the applications and do interviews at the schools that require them.

If you're that overwhelmed, maybe you should pay an educational consultant to guide you through the process.

I agree with this. You go on the school website and it tells you the dates. Not that hard. You tour. Set up a wpssi test with a psychologist. The schools have a list of providers. Then fill out application and have play date. Boom.

OP here. Thanks all for the guidance. I wasn't thinking this was rocket science, although if it were, I would have it covered as a have a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering.

I'm glad to hear this is "all" there is but that I will also need to start thinking about testing as well as the obvious things. Fall is the busiest time of year for me at work and this one wil be bad so I don't want to be rushing things at the last minute. And no idea there were "good" and "bad" testers. SATs were all the same in my experience.

We'll start scheduling tours, filling out forms and looking at testing requirements. We know the set of schools we are at least potentially interested in (based on location) as another poster stated, so we'll move forward from there.

Oh my gosh, OP, please don't think everyone in the area is as snotty as some of these posters! We moved from another state as well, and the applications process is overwhelming. You have some time. In September, the schools will start posting their applications on their websites. Complete those for all the schools you think might be a fit; you may find your favorite schools now are not at the top of your list after visiting them. Then attend the info sessions and tours and wait to hear about your child's visit date. Schedule the wppsi in the fall (many of the schools publish a list of offices) and request any preschool documents early. Hope you find someplace you love for your child!

It's "overwhelming" huh? Many people do not find it so and find the drama queen tendencies of those who proclaim it so rather off-putting. How do you get out the door every morning?

Evaluating the schools from afar, traveling back and forth for interviews for my children, assessing fit from one tour without knowing any other local parents who could give us their experiences, trying to explain the applications to the preschool teacher in our tiny town...all to make a decision that would cost us $70K+/year? Yes, that was overwhelming. Sorry to disappoint you with my obvious incompetence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm going to try hard not to be snarky,mouth believe me, it's hard because you do come across as a little pathetic.

There is no one "right" way to do it. No "one" right sequence.

Some people attend open houses before applying, others just do a tour. Some do both. Some schools combine the two.

The only thing you have to do is 1) have your child tested (WPPSI); 2) keep track of the deadlines for applications; 3) submit the applications and do interviews at the schools that require them.

If you're that overwhelmed, maybe you should pay an educational consultant to guide you through the process.

I agree with this. You go on the school website and it tells you the dates. Not that hard. You tour. Set up a wpssi test with a psychologist. The schools have a list of providers. Then fill out application and have play date. Boom.

OP here. Thanks all for the guidance. I wasn't thinking this was rocket science, although if it were, I would have it covered as a have a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering.

I'm glad to hear this is "all" there is but that I will also need to start thinking about testing as well as the obvious things. Fall is the busiest time of year for me at work and this one wil be bad so I don't want to be rushing things at the last minute. And no idea there were "good" and "bad" testers. SATs were all the same in my experience.

We'll start scheduling tours, filling out forms and looking at testing requirements. We know the set of schools we are at least potentially interested in (based on location) as another poster stated, so we'll move forward from there.

Oh my gosh, OP, please don't think everyone in the area is as snotty as some of these posters! We moved from another state as well, and the applications process is overwhelming. You have some time. In September, the schools will start posting their applications on their websites. Complete those for all the schools you think might be a fit; you may find your favorite schools now are not at the top of your list after visiting them. Then attend the info sessions and tours and wait to hear about your child's visit date. Schedule the wppsi in the fall (many of the schools publish a list of offices) and request any preschool documents early. Hope you find someplace you love for your child!

It's "overwhelming" huh? Many people do not find it so and find the drama queen tendencies of those who proclaim it so rather off-putting. How do you get out the door every morning?

Evaluating the schools from afar, traveling back and forth for interviews for my children, assessing fit from one tour without knowing any other local parents who could give us their experiences, trying to explain the applications to the preschool teacher in our tiny town...all to make a decision that would cost us $70K+/year? Yes, that was overwhelming. Sorry to disappoint you with my obvious incompetence.

So send your kids to the public school you're zoned for. Done.

The fact that you have a choice is a privilege, Ms, Drama Queen.

If you are so overwhelmed p,mire an educational,consultant and stop whining.