Is Bullis the new Sidwell??

[Anonymous]

college matriculations are not EVERYTHING

[Anonymous]

Yes

😂

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We have younger kids (k-8) and value the independent school experience. College admissions are not the reason we send out kids to private school.

That being said, we care a lot about college admissions and would not send our kids to a high school which didn’t show good college admissions.

Our friends with kids at some of the big 3 schools complain a lot more about their kids stress than those at schools like Bullis, Flint Hill, etc. If the other schools start doing well with college admissions, we will go there.

Bullis is sending kids to Ivy and top 10s.

Yes, athletes.

[Anonymous]

Zombie thread

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:college matriculations are not EVERYTHING

sure.....keep telling people that..

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have younger kids (k-8) and value the independent school experience. College admissions are not the reason we send out kids to private school.

That being said, we care a lot about college admissions and would not send our kids to a high school which didn’t show good college admissions.

Our friends with kids at some of the big 3 schools complain a lot more about their kids stress than those at schools like Bullis, Flint Hill, etc. If the other schools start doing well with college admissions, we will go there.

Bullis is sending kids to Ivy and top 10s.

Yes, athletes.

Some and some non athletes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to see other school's lists, like Sidwell's. I can't find it online. Did they share it out with their community?

Threads like this remind me of how other colleges are constantly comparing themselves to Harvard (We’re the Harvard or the South, Harvard of the west coast, etc..).

Other high schools/parents are constantly comparing themselves to Sidwell. So, Bullis can be the Sidwell of MoCo. Are y’all happy now?

Haha. The Sidwell of Potomac!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Move over Big threes. It's hard to argue against facts. Is Bullis the new number one school in Greater DC?

This is where Bullis grads are going to college. Many of the the Colleges are the best in the country/world.
https://www.bullis.org/class-of-2023-admitted-data#data

Is Bullis the new Sidwell prestige-wise?

Bullís is flattered by the comparison, I’m sure. Sidwell is probably deeply offended.

similar college matriculations...

I’m sure that’s what the Bullis parent who started this thread wants you to think. Based on logic, common sense, and the matriculation lists posted above, that’s just not true.

For example, over a period of FOUR years (2020 to 2023), Sidwell sent at least 4 students to every Ivy plus Stanford. In contrast, over a period of FIVE years (2019 to 2023), Bullis sent at least 4 students to only Cornell, Penn, Harvard, Yale and Stanford.

But aren't the most recent years the most important? 2020 for ex?

No, having a consistent track record is what’s most important. Bullis doesn’t have the consistency.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Move over Big threes. It's hard to argue against facts. Is Bullis the new number one school in Greater DC?

This is where Bullis grads are going to college. Many of the the Colleges are the best in the country/world.
https://www.bullis.org/class-of-2023-admitted-data#data

Is Bullis the new Sidwell prestige-wise?

Bullís is flattered by the comparison, I’m sure. Sidwell is probably deeply offended.

similar college matriculations...

I’m sure that’s what the Bullis parent who started this thread wants you to think. Based on logic, common sense, and the matriculation lists posted above, that’s just not true.

For example, over a period of FOUR years (2020 to 2023), Sidwell sent at least 4 students to every Ivy plus Stanford. In contrast, over a period of FIVE years (2019 to 2023), Bullis sent at least 4 students to only Cornell, Penn, Harvard, Yale and Stanford.

But aren't the most recent years the most important? 2020 for ex?

No, having a consistent track record is what’s most important. Bullis doesn’t have the consistency.

Just not the case. Bullis does well.

[Anonymous]

Bullis’ leadership and investment in deans for numerous areas as well as the focus on producing happy and caring kids is far more important. Their innovative, inclusive and transparent approach to service is commendable. The 5 year plan is forward thinking and cutting edge not afraid to challenge the norms. Academics has a role but rigor isn’t the answer based on research and metrical evidence.

Bullis has dozens of AP and honors courses but it has its place within arts, entrepreneurship, sports, leadership and character development

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have younger kids (k-8) and value the independent school experience. College admissions are not the reason we send out kids to private school.

That being said, we care a lot about college admissions and would not send our kids to a high school which didn’t show good college admissions.

Our friends with kids at some of the big 3 schools complain a lot more about their kids stress than those at schools like Bullis, Flint Hill, etc. If the other schools start doing well with college admissions, we will go there.

Bullis is sending kids to Ivy and top 10s.

I had a look of the IG page of the college admissions so far for 2026. Sidwell, GDS, NCS/Holton, are still so much better than schools like Bullis/St Andrew.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Move over Big threes. It's hard to argue against facts. Is Bullis the new number one school in Greater DC?

This is where Bullis grads are going to college. Many of the the Colleges are the best in the country/world.
https://www.bullis.org/class-of-2023-admitted-data#data

Is Bullis the new Sidwell prestige-wise?

https://www.instagram.com/sidwellseniors2026/
https://www.instagram.com/bullis.seniors26/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have younger kids (k-8) and value the independent school experience. College admissions are not the reason we send out kids to private school.

That being said, we care a lot about college admissions and would not send our kids to a high school which didn’t show good college admissions.

Our friends with kids at some of the big 3 schools complain a lot more about their kids stress than those at schools like Bullis, Flint Hill, etc. If the other schools start doing well with college admissions, we will go there.

Bullis is sending kids to Ivy and top 10s.

I had a look of the IG page of the college admissions so far for 2026. Sidwell, GDS, NCS/Holton, are still so much better than schools like Bullis/St Andrew.

Bullis is like an overpriced fake watch. Also, low standards and bullying.

I suspect the communications team is pulling up this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis’ leadership and investment in deans for numerous areas as well as the focus on producing happy and caring kids is far more important. Their innovative, inclusive and transparent approach to service is commendable. The 5 year plan is forward thinking and cutting edge not afraid to challenge the norms. Academics has a role but rigor isn’t the answer based on research and metrical evidence.

Bullis has dozens of AP and honors courses but it has its place within arts, entrepreneurship, sports, leadership and character development

Sloppy AI writing above? Bullis is not cutting edge. They copy from public schools. Portrait of a graduate? FCPS had that first. Not original anyway. To call that school forward thinking is a joke, unless you mean raising tuition higher than others.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to see other school's lists, like Sidwell's. I can't find it online. Did they share it out with their community?

Threads like this remind me of how other colleges are constantly comparing themselves to Harvard (We’re the Harvard or the South, Harvard of the west coast, etc..).

Other high schools/parents are constantly comparing themselves to Sidwell. So, Bullis can be the Sidwell of MoCo. Are y’all happy now?

The Sidwell of Potomac is hilarious! 😆
That should make Bullis parents feel better.

Haha. The Sidwell of Potomac!