Letter from Sidwell College Counseling Office?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

Well THEY should have REALIZED it would RAISE QUESTIONS for OTHERS.

[Anonymous]

I see both sides: as a parent of an upperclassmen, it is understandable this was a senior-only email. This is not unusual: lots of grade-specific communications at every school in every grade.

But I also understand human nature to be interested in an non-boiler plate communication discussing a process in which my kid will definitely be involved and is important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What??? They don't pull strings so DC will get into HYPS? What am I am paying $50k/year for???

I hear Rick Singer is looking for new clients.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

Well THEY should have REALIZED it would RAISE QUESTIONS for OTHERS.

At every high school in American right now, CCOs are focused 90% on Seniors and 10% on Juniors. As they should be. Your time will come. Chill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ED/EA has been tough at Ivies, NESCSCs, T20 schools this year if your kid isn’t a recruited athlete or legacy. It’s not just at Sidwell, it’s everywhere. This ‘22 high school class is feeling all the pain from COVID deferrals and over large freshman classes last year. This year of hs graduates is going to be screwed over and admission offices know it. Sidwell is attempting damage control.

OP here- thank you...this is helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

Well THEY should have REALIZED it would RAISE QUESTIONS for OTHERS.

At every high school in American right now, CCOs are focused 90% on Seniors and 10% on Juniors. As they should be. Your time will come. Chill.

Yes, that additional cc line on an e-mail would have required so much time and effort

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

Is SFS a community or not? Shouldn’t all US parents be aware of how the CCO operates? It’s not as if they are asking that resources be directed to 10th graders, only that the letter be shared with the whole community. You are defensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

Perhaps if the CCO had sent it to the whole community, no one would have felt the need to start a thread about it here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

If you are a current parent, wow, what a wonderful community!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

Totally disagree. Lots of schools and places have meetings or presentations intended for sophomores and their families on college issues. SAT, PSAT and Act exams or prep starts now.

You are missing the point. THIS PARTICULAR LETTER was sent out to 12th-grade families, for kids who are CURRENTLY seniors and involved THEIR INTERESTS, for THIS YEAR. There is no reason that a 10th-grade family should reasonably expect that this be "shared with the community."

Is SFS a community or not? Shouldn’t all US parents be aware of how the CCO operates? It’s not as if they are asking that resources be directed to 10th graders, only that the letter be shared with the whole community. You are defensive.

Is this a serious question? You actually believe that a school can't have personal communication between one grade group of parents, without being expected to share it with every other nosey person there? I'm not a Sidwell parent, but wow. I agree with the first post on this ridiculous thread - MYOB.

[Anonymous]

Check out other threads OP. Do not wait for the school's 'help". Buy your own college admissions books on Amazon or ask your reference librarian for help finding resources.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see both sides: as a parent of an upperclassmen, it is understandable this was a senior-only email. This is not unusual: lots of grade-specific communications at every school in every grade.

But I also understand human nature to be interested in an non-boiler plate communication discussing a process in which my kid will definitely be involved and is important.

There really must be something in the water at Sidwell. I have 2 DCs @ a similar private and not once did I ever expect to receive "non-boiler plate communication" regarding the college process when my DCs were not in cycle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It wasn't "important," and it certainly wasn't intended for parents of 10th graders. MYOB, OP.

Good lord. OP, here. This is my oldest child and, from what I understand, the college process starts this spring for 10th graders. Given that, I would think that parents of 12th graders would be gracious enough to share information with others in the Sidwell community.

If you have a child in the 10th grade, I can promise you that you don't need to be worrying about the college process now. Stop before you turn into one of those parents that we all discuss.

That is stupid advice! You should start planning in the 7th grade. Mine did + got into Princeton. First in entire extended family to attend an Ivy.

I have a lot of Ivy League alums that report to me, a VA Tech grad . Some of them are drowning in student loans, can't afford an apartment w.out a roommate or get a mortgage due to debt.