Is it true the Big 3 kids are getting hammered this year- and by that I mean bad admissions results?

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But here's one thing we can all agree on... Maret is not Big 3.

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Go back to the kiddie board.

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Anonymous wrote:I am following Instagram accounts for college admittance at Big 3 and they look pretty good to me. Which school is getting slaughtered?

NCS?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's great!

Signed, the OP of the "we did it right" thread

I believe OP asked for Big 3 parents only. You're the cheap parent who chose to pay for early retirement but not schools of choice for your kids. Not interested in your opinion. Thanks.

No, I'm the parent who wisely didn't pay for the Big 3 and sent my kids to colleges that many in the Big 3 would now kill to get their kids into.

No, not even close, you're the parent who thinks others would do extreme things (that maybe you would do) just to get their DC into some school that a lot buy into as being elite because it gives them an advantage with networking and what not in the workforce.

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Anonymous wrote:Popular with rich hard partying kids from this area with average grades.

Tulane is very popular this year. It was open and offering classes while other similarly ranked schools were closed. Know many non partying kids going to Tulane this year with more than average grades. I think your a little outdated maybe 1990s to early 2000. Your child can party hard at any school.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's great!

Signed, the OP of the "we did it right" thread

I believe OP asked for Big 3 parents only. You're the cheap parent who chose to pay for early retirement but not schools of choice for your kids. Not interested in your opinion. Thanks.

No, I'm the parent who wisely didn't pay for the Big 3 and sent my kids to colleges that many in the Big 3 would now kill to get their kids into.

No, not even close, you're the parent who thinks others would do extreme things (that maybe you would do) just to get their DC into some school that a lot buy into as being elite because it gives them an advantage with networking and what not in the workforce.

Where did you learn to write?

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Anonymous wrote:Is it just me or do a whole lot of these posts read as "I paid a ton of money for my privileged kid to go to private high school with the expectation that they'd get into a fancy-ass college and I am big mad that they are being lapped by a bunch of public school kids I do not know who I assume are undeserving and not as worthy as my precious darling."

YIKES.

You hit the nail on its head! I completely agree with this assessment-- and it makes me feel very smug indeed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it's great!

Signed, the OP of the "we did it right" thread

I believe OP asked for Big 3 parents only. You're the cheap parent who chose to pay for early retirement but not schools of choice for your kids. Not interested in your opinion. Thanks.

No, I'm the parent who wisely didn't pay for the Big 3 and sent my kids to colleges that many in the Big 3 would now kill to get their kids into.

No, not even close, you're the parent who thinks others would do extreme things (that maybe you would do) just to get their DC into some school that a lot buy into as being elite because it gives them an advantage with networking and what not in the workforce.

Where did you learn to write?

Happy hour starts 10ish in the DCUM world, they're 5 hours in.

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Roll Tide!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wealthy folks always come out ahead. That is how the world works unfortunately

It should work that way...that's capitalism. Why work hard and take risks if you can't get a better life for yourself and your loved ones? Self interest works...Read the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith.

Do you actually think that must executives in corner offices work harder than a day laborer on a hot day??

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Anonymous wrote:I have a kid who is a sophomore at a Big 3 and by that let's say I mean St Albans/NCS, GDS, Sidwell or Maret. I have heard through my school grapevine that this year the kids at the elite privates are having terrible results-
especially the unhooked kids. I have heard that they are negatively affected by test-optional, the elimination of AP's and grade deflation.

Ok please tell me your experiences- Big 3 parents only please...I am not interested in hearing how well your W school kid did, or how stupid you think I am for paying private school tuition.

I think about half our class is settled with results similar to last year. Here's what I know.

Harvard (multiple), Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth (multiple), Cornell, Chicago (multiple), Bates, Bowdoin (multiple), Berkeley, Denver, Duke, Notre Dame, Richmond, Rollins, Temple, Tulane, Wash U, Wesleyan, West Point, Washington and Lee, UNC

This is about a third of the class. I think the big factor in assessing whether this proves to be a good year or not is what happens to the other two thirds. I think it'll depend on how the wait list situation works out.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it just me or do a whole lot of these posts read as "I paid a ton of money for my privileged kid to go to private high school with the expectation that they'd get into a fancy-ass college and I am big mad that they are being lapped by a bunch of public school kids I do not know who I assume are undeserving and not as worthy as my precious darling."

YIKES.

You hit the nail on its head! I completely agree with this assessment-- and it makes me feel very smug indeed.

+1. It brings me so much joy. Not to mention the fact that in addition to flushing $200K plus down the toilet they also spent major money on test prep coaches, private college counselors (who appear to be generally full of shit based on what we've heard), and essay assistance. And, you're going to Tulane along with half of Wilson!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it just me or do a whole lot of these posts read as "I paid a ton of money for my privileged kid to go to private high school with the expectation that they'd get into a fancy-ass college and I am big mad that they are being lapped by a bunch of public school kids I do not know who I assume are undeserving and not as worthy as my precious darling."

YIKES.

You hit the nail on its head! I completely agree with this assessment-- and it makes me feel very smug indeed.

+1. It brings me so much joy. Not to mention the fact that in addition to flushing $200K plus down the toilet they also spent major money on test prep coaches, private college counselors (who appear to be generally full of shit based on what we've heard), and essay assistance. And, you're going to Tulane along with half of Wilson!

Roll Wave!

When did Tulane become a major destination for Wilson?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it just me or do a whole lot of these posts read as "I paid a ton of money for my privileged kid to go to private high school with the expectation that they'd get into a fancy-ass college and I am big mad that they are being lapped by a bunch of public school kids I do not know who I assume are undeserving and not as worthy as my precious darling."

YIKES.

You hit the nail on its head! I completely agree with this assessment-- and it makes me feel very smug indeed.

+1. It brings me so much joy. Not to mention the fact that in addition to flushing $200K plus down the toilet they also spent major money on test prep coaches, private college counselors (who appear to be generally full of shit based on what we've heard), and essay assistance. And, you're going to Tulane along with half of Wilson!

Roll Wave!

When did Tulane become a major destination for Wilson?

Since Wilson got wealthier. Lots of parents there now who can afford $80K/year cash for undergrad.

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9:05 I think there has always been wealthy parents at Wilson. I just think Tulane has targeted the DMV as a good pool of bright and full pay students. My kid received an email or snail mail or personal call or some piece of clothing from Tulane practically every day for a few months. It's a win-win.