Does applying two years in a row give you a better chance or being admitted?

[Anonymous]

does applying 2 yrs in a row to a school give you a better chance or not really?

[Anonymous]

It depends on why your DC was not accepted the first time. If your DC was viewed as a good candidate but (1) there just were not enough slots and/or (2) one more year of growth was desirable then YES ... you have a better chance. If your child or your family was deemed to be a poor fit, then probably not, although with economic hard times upon us, things change!! The problem with knowing the answer to this question is that I doubt any school would be very transparent about the prior year's decision. IMO, if you really like the school then by all means go for it, but be sure to apply elsewhere too if private is important to you.

[Anonymous]

If you applied to Maret and got waitlisted, do not take that as a sign that you were even close.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It depends on why your DC was not accepted the first time. If your DC was viewed as a good candidate but (1) there just were not enough slots and/or (2) one more year of growth was desirable then YES ... you have a better chance. If your child or your family was deemed to be a poor fit, then probably not, although with economic hard times upon us, things change!! The problem with knowing the answer to this question is that I doubt any school would be very transparent about the prior year's decision. IMO, if you really like the school then by all means go for it, but be sure to apply elsewhere too if private is important to you.

what do you mean "not a good fit?" do you mean they would turn our kid down b/c they don't like our family? what traits do they look for in families? or does it depend on the school?

[Anonymous]

Depends on a lot of things. A family might be a great fit at GDS but not so much at Stone Ridge. Admissions decisions can often hinge on a bunch of stuff we have no control over -- how many boys versus girls are needed, legacies, teacher and alumni kids, that it makes no sense to fret over these things.

[Anonymous]

I would set up a meeting with the admissions director of the school(s) you are targeting. Hopefully, that person will give you a candid assessment of why your child was not accepted and what your chances are in the future. I know they do this at Sidwell.

[Anonymous]

A family could be a poor fit for a school if they are seeking a traditional education at a progressive school, are seeking religious/moral training at a secular school, have no interest in volunteering time at a cooperative school, or have a "Drill Baby Drill" bumper sticker on their Hummer while visiting a liberal, "green" school. Just kidding on the last one, but the key for the family is to do your homework to ensure you understand what type of education each school is offering before you attend a tour or interview.