What kind of grades do you need for Madeira?

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Anonymous wrote:So no one can answer this question? Could a B student with average SSATs do ok?

OP, people are trying to tell you the answer but you seem to really want to believe the system is merit based

This year more than ever it is $$$$ based

So just call the AD in the morning and explain why you are seeking a spot at Madeira in the Fall.

Introduce yourself and send a follow up email . The AD will have likely looked you up in Navi acne as soon as she is off the phone with you and the tenor of her response to your email will tell you whether you make enough money, serve on enough boards and donate to philanthropy enough

Then choose a horse

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So no one can answer this question? Could a B student with average SSATs do ok?

OP, people are trying to tell you the answer but you seem to really want to believe the system is merit based

This year more than ever it is $$$$ based

So just call the AD in the morning and explain why you are seeking a spot at Madeira in the Fall.

Introduce yourself and send a follow up email . The AD will have likely looked you up in Navi acne as soon as she is off the phone with you and the tenor of her response to your email will tell you whether you make enough money, serve on enough boards and donate to philanthropy enough

Then choose a horse

Ok the first part is reasonable. Call the AD. There are probably openings.

Not everyone rides.....

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Over one third of the girls at Madeira are on financial aid, to include my daughter who receives almost 2/3 financial aid. This has been the case and remains the case. While there is a contingent of 'horse girls' there, they are a minority. The snark about 'get a horse' or being '$$$ based' is tiresome and untrue.

[Anonymous]

They do a weird block system where they only take a few classes at a time. A big “no” for my DC. Also, the kids are really isolated socially.

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Anonymous wrote:The parameters will be different based on applications and the ability for international students to get visas. But, I think a student that has a good interview, a high B avg, and 85% or higher on the SSAT would be competitive. We thought Madeira's Admissions Team and process were hands down the best. They're well organized, informative, friendly and offered lots of events for interested girls to visit the campus. Unfortunately, my DD wasn't able to attend, but she said the facilities were amazing and there were plenty of clubs and activities to engage girls that weren't interested in horses. No school will give you a definitive "pre-read", but I would reach out to an admissions counselor if you have questions.

85% on the SSAT is what you need for Cathedral schools and Sidwell! No way this score is required for Madeira. We were told by our k-8 that a 70% on the SSAT was needed for Madeira.

SSAT is optional for Madeira.

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The test is optional but it’s that or the ISSE I believe. My DD applied and was denied admission. She was completely crushed for a few days so there’s proof that they do not take everyone. However to be fair she did not test well. B student and would require 1/2 FA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They do a weird block system where they only take a few classes at a time. A big “no” for my DC. Also, the kids are really isolated socially.

I have a daughter who actually attends the school (as a day student). She is not isolated socially. I won't speak for how the boarding students feel, that is a different experience and I choose not to judge or make generalizations about things I don't have much information about. The mod schedule is not for everyone. My daughter likes it, but it does have some drawbacks and it's understandable that others may not like it.

[Anonymous]

My daughter is a boarding student. She's not socially isolated and actually really prefers the block system. Different kids (and families) like different things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They do a weird block system where they only take a few classes at a time. A big “no” for my DC. Also, the kids are really isolated socially.

The block "mod" schedule is different, but built to accommodate the very unique internship program and the way many girls learn best -- fewer, longer classes to go deeper into subjects. But, it is fast-paced and hard if girls miss school for illness.

If by "socially isolated" you mean they aren't part of the DC private school school party scene, that depends on the girl and if they really want to be part of all that. For better or worse, there is plenty of access to it for those who want it.

Madeira isn't for everyone, but most who choose it seem glad they did.

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Anonymous wrote:Just curious-is there a brother school to Madeira? Who do the girls socialize with generally when they want to hang out with boys? I went to a girls private school myself, but there was a boys school down the street. My daughter mentioned she may be interested in the school.

They don't have an "official" brother school, but girls socialize with boys at Woodberry, and Georgetown. I think anyone with an SSAT above 70 coming from a private school and 80 from public should be fine.

I am an alum from the 90's. It seems like there has been a slight improvement in college admission in the past several years which to me suggests that the school is becoming slightly more competitive.

I will say I glanced at the black@madeira instagram. It was a b@!*hfest. Many of the other schools offered critiques of the culture, but have maintained respect on the page. Girls will go at it with each other.

Georgetown as in Georgetown University? I don't know a high school called Georgetown. That would give me great pause.

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Anonymous wrote:You are paying for freakin’ horses.

You don't get it.

Agree. You are paying for ACCESS and connections to other connected families. Not horses. Silly Poster.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just curious-is there a brother school to Madeira? Who do the girls socialize with generally when they want to hang out with boys? I went to a girls private school myself, but there was a boys school down the street. My daughter mentioned she may be interested in the school.

They don't have an "official" brother school, but girls socialize with boys at Woodberry, and Georgetown. I think anyone with an SSAT above 70 coming from a private school and 80 from public should be fine.

I am an alum from the 90's. It seems like there has been a slight improvement in college admission in the past several years which to me suggests that the school is becoming slightly more competitive.

I will say I glanced at the black@madeira instagram. It was a b@!*hfest. Many of the other schools offered critiques of the culture, but have maintained respect on the page. Girls will go at it with each other.

Georgetown as in Georgetown University? I don't know a high school called Georgetown. That would give me great pause.

Georgetown Prep.

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Georgetown as in Georgetown University? I don't know a high school called Georgetown. That would give me great pause.

Wow. Are you really that stupid?

[Anonymous]

What level Ssat would an 8th grader take for private high school? Middle Or high?

[Anonymous]

I'm an alum of the early 2000s and I don't get the horse talk. I literally rode a horse two times, in PE, never saw them up-close or thought about them any other time, and I even had at least a few friends who rode there (and didn't really talk about horses!). Has this changed, or is it just the perception of people who drive by on Georgetown Pike that it's a horse school for horse girls?