Why is SJC the "It" school this year

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Most definitely not for the academics.

Why would you post something like this? It is both incorrect and rude.

It is true.

[Anonymous]

Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

What is a "good DCPS" high school?

I have no horse in this race (kid attends non-Catholic private) but am curious about this ^^ because we live steps from Wilson -- the best attendance-by-right DCPS HS -- and my kid was also accepted to SWW but turned it down. On multiple visits (pre pandemic) he deemed the written work product on display substandard and the majority of the students unprepared.

I have never set foot in Banneker but I know from research that the numbers it puts up aren't as high as SWW (see above), so DS didn't apply. I know others like it.

So again, what are the "good DCPS" high schools that we missed, and that surpass SJC?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As we await decisions today or tomorrow, a quick question. I understand that parish elementary schools play a big role in deciding which of their students is
admitted to each of the Catholic high schools. Is this always true with respect to SJC? Does SJC rely completely on the preferences of the elementary school
Principals in making its admissions decisions?

Do you mean middle school? Elementary school has no weight.

the Parish schools are K-8, so middle schools included. I don't know the answer to the PP's question though.

My child is at a K-8 parish school and I refer to is as an elementary school. I know some admissions offices call our school and ask about students, particularly those on the cusp. I understand they really look at the teacher recs too because frankly these kids are all similar (except the star athlete or the legacy who get a little boost). The advice I give is don’t be an a$$ to the faculty and staff at your child’s school. It seems obvious and yet....As to “it” schools, the “it” factor ebbs and flows with each class. Some years they all want to go to SJC and some years the kids want to go to single sex. The options in this area are great and families have the resources to help their kids. I hope you received good news!

So much this.

Yelling at teachers that they are preventing your kid from getting into a top school is what will keep your kid from getting in ANYWHERE. Might as well move.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:About 80% of my daughters class applied to SJC. Over the last month I have overheard parents mention they were calling in favors for admission. I normally would expect this behavior for Big 3 but SJC, really? Originally it ranked #3 per my DD but all of a sudden it's #1.

Catholic, coed, not super competitive academics for admission, and it costs less than big 3s. If you want Catholic but don’t want single-sex for high school this is probably the best option.

[Anonymous]

More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

That may be true but the volume of applications SJC receives makes it more challenging to get in. Each year they receive record number applications. The facilities are also top notch and comparable or better than the top privates. It has many offerings to a variety of learners, which also makes it popular along with competitive athletic program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

I know quite a few students rejected or WL at SJC that were accepted to top 3/5 schools this year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

I know quite a few students rejected or WL at SJC that were accepted to top 3/5 schools this year.

That’s called yield management

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

I know quite a few students rejected or WL at SJC that were accepted to top 3/5 schools this year.

That’s called yield management

Its also called building a well rounded diverse population.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

What is a "good DCPS" high school?

I have no horse in this race (kid attends non-Catholic private) but am curious about this ^^ because we live steps from Wilson -- the best attendance-by-right DCPS HS -- and my kid was also accepted to SWW but turned it down. On multiple visits (pre pandemic) he deemed the written work product on display substandard and the majority of the students unprepared.

I have never set foot in Banneker but I know from research that the numbers it puts up aren't as high as SWW (see above), so DS didn't apply. I know others like it.

So again, what are the "good DCPS" high schools that we missed, and that surpass SJC?

Most college admissions directors would look more favorably on a Wilson applicant vs. a similar SJC one. SJC is not generally as highly regarded a school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

I know quite a few students rejected or WL at SJC that were accepted to top 3/5 schools this year.

Seriously? That is amazing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More people are applying to schools like SJC, because they're realistic. Not everyone can get into a top tier school, and if public isn't a good option for you, applying to a place like SJC is a smart choice. Same strategy for college: apply to reach schools, mid-levels and safetys. Which schools those are depends on the student.

I know quite a few students rejected or WL at SJC that were accepted to top 3/5 schools this year.

Seriously? That is amazing.

Only in her dreams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

What is a "good DCPS" high school?

I have no horse in this race (kid attends non-Catholic private) but am curious about this ^^ because we live steps from Wilson -- the best attendance-by-right DCPS HS -- and my kid was also accepted to SWW but turned it down. On multiple visits (pre pandemic) he deemed the written work product on display substandard and the majority of the students unprepared.

I have never set foot in Banneker but I know from research that the numbers it puts up aren't as high as SWW (see above), so DS didn't apply. I know others like it.

So again, what are the "good DCPS" high schools that we missed, and that surpass SJC?

Wow! Your kid was able to discern that on just a few visits?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Maybe things have changed recently but it was not as strong academically as a good DCPS.

What is a "good DCPS" high school?

I have no horse in this race (kid attends non-Catholic private) but am curious about this ^^ because we live steps from Wilson -- the best attendance-by-right DCPS HS -- and my kid was also accepted to SWW but turned it down. On multiple visits (pre pandemic) he deemed the written work product on display substandard and the majority of the students unprepared.

I have never set foot in Banneker but I know from research that the numbers it puts up aren't as high as SWW (see above), so DS didn't apply. I know others like it.

So again, what are the "good DCPS" high schools that we missed, and that surpass SJC?

Wilson has better college acceptances than SJC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Children who go to SJC can score the same on the SAT that Big 3 students do. .

Except that they don't. No National Merit Semifinalists or Presidential Scholars from SJC this year.

I know a NMSF in the senior class.