Bullis or SJC

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Thanks for calling me a liar. My child is one of them. What would you like? GPA? School accepted? Resumes and essays?

There were FOUR Ivy admits last year at Bullis who were not sports recruits. It's all public info on Bullis' web site (college admissions and athletic signings are both posted).
I'm glad you son/daughter is in this narrow number but your original posts claimed there were ""MANY kids who have already placed in Ivies who are absolutely not-athletes".
You have to admit that you are exaggerating.

Wow, that is nothing. I've had kids in both public and private and could never understand why people pay for Bullis when you could go to a good solid academically strong public 'W' school, which has better Ivy placement. It makes no sense at all and is why Bullis was never on our list.

Lol ok

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis' new student night was amazing.

What colleges do non-athletes get into from SJC? I feel like their list is probably biased by the number of competitive athletes. Any info from current or families of recent grads?

Please don't judge a school by its welcome event. There is a lot more to a school than a strong admissions dept.

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Thanks for calling me a liar. My child is one of them. What would you like? GPA? School accepted? Resumes and essays?

That's because many of the "ivy" placements are one kid getting into multiple schools.
There were FOUR Ivy admits last year at Bullis who were not sports recruits. It's all public info on Bullis' web site (college admissions and athletic signings are both posted).
I'm glad you son/daughter is in this narrow number but your original posts claimed there were ""MANY kids who have already placed in Ivies who are absolutely not-athletes".
You have to admit that you are exaggerating.

Wow, that is nothing. I've had kids in both public and private and could never understand why people pay for Bullis when you could go to a good solid academically strong public 'W' school, which has better Ivy placement. It makes no sense at all and is why Bullis was never on our list.

Lol ok

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Bullis' new student night was amazing.

What colleges do non-athletes get into from SJC? I feel like their list is probably biased by the number of competitive athletes. Any info from current or families of recent grads?

Please don't judge a school by its welcome event. There is a lot more to a school than a strong admissions dept.

An admissions office doesn’t operate in a vacuum, and if it does, what does that say about the level of collaboration at the administrative level of the school? Totally fair to judge, at least in some part, by the efforts made once a child is admitted.

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I didn’t realize Bullis was so ex$pen$ive. That welcome event better have hot air balloon rides and a single malt fountain for that kind of money.

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SJC. Easy decision these days.

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Anonymous wrote:SJC. Easy decision these days.

I have a kid at SJC, but if I made more $ and lived closer to Bullis, I would consider it. Kids are required to take a religion class every year at SJC. This limits electives. I'd look at the curriculums and decide which you prefer, OP.

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Bullis alum, not the PP, Bullis posts its 2021 matriculations on their website: https://www.bullis.org/academics/college-counseling/college-matriculation

A dozen or so Ivies and a good number of equivalent quality schools that play in different athletic conferences.

Very impressive list. Puts the lie to all those claiming Bullis is bad academically.

Don’t forget that Bullis also has an alumni who is a Rhodes Scholar.

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Bullis alum, not the PP, Bullis posts its 2021 matriculations on their website: https://www.bullis.org/academics/college-counseling/college-matriculation

A dozen or so Ivies and a good number of equivalent quality schools that play in different athletic conferences.

Very impressive list. Puts the lie to all those claiming Bullis is bad academically.

Don’t forget that Bullis also has an alumni who is a Rhodes Scholar.

OMG Bullis PR people must troll this board 24/7!!! LOL

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Thanks for calling me a liar. My child is one of them. What would you like? GPA? School accepted? Resumes and essays?

There were FOUR Ivy admits last year at Bullis who were not sports recruits. It's all public info on Bullis' web site (college admissions and athletic signings are both posted).
I'm glad you son/daughter is in this narrow number but your original posts claimed there were ""MANY kids who have already placed in Ivies who are absolutely not-athletes".
You have to admit that you are exaggerating.

Wow, that is nothing. I've had kids in both public and private and could never understand why people pay for Bullis when you could go to a good solid academically strong public 'W' school, which has better Ivy placement. It makes no sense at all and is why Bullis was never on our list.

Perhaps because not everyone fits in a nice little box? I went to and graduated from a “W” school.. I had ADHD, never studied, handed in my homework only half the time, skipped classes and I managed to graduate with a B average. I know multiple people who had the same experience. I wanted my child to be engaged, to be accountable for what they are doing or not doing, and to enjoy learning. We are at Bullis for that reason. My son would be lost in public and Bullis has given him a voice, an amazing group of friends (non-athletic types), and he is excited to wake up and go to school every day. We are fortunate to be able to give him this gift, but even if we weren’t, Bullis gives out a lot of financial aid.

Also, I do not pay for private for my kid to get into an Ivy League school. I want him to go to the best college he can get into for whatever it is he wants to do. I pay for private because it makes learning enjoyable for him and Bullis is able to support him as he grows.

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Thanks for calling me a liar. My child is one of them. What would you like? GPA? School accepted? Resumes and essays?

There were FOUR Ivy admits last year at Bullis who were not sports recruits. It's all public info on Bullis' web site (college admissions and athletic signings are both posted).
I'm glad you son/daughter is in this narrow number but your original posts claimed there were ""MANY kids who have already placed in Ivies who are absolutely not-athletes".
You have to admit that you are exaggerating.

Wow, that is nothing. I've had kids in both public and private and could never understand why people pay for Bullis when you could go to a good solid academically strong public 'W' school, which has better Ivy placement. It makes no sense at all and is why Bullis was never on our list.

Perhaps because not everyone fits in a nice little box? I went to and graduated from a “W” school.. I had ADHD, never studied, handed in my homework only half the time, skipped classes and I managed to graduate with a B average. I know multiple people who had the same experience. I wanted my child to be engaged, to be accountable for what they are doing or not doing, and to enjoy learning. We are at Bullis for that reason. My son would be lost in public and Bullis has given him a voice, an amazing group of friends (non-athletic types), and he is excited to wake up and go to school every day. We are fortunate to be able to give him this gift, but even if we weren’t, Bullis gives out a lot of financial aid.

Also, I do not pay for private for my kid to get into an Ivy League school. I want him to go to the best college he can get into for whatever it is he wants to do. I pay for private because it makes learning enjoyable for him and Bullis is able to support him as he grows.

Now I'm really questioning your reasoning skills and believe that you were not truly challenged at your 'W' school.

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Anonymous wrote:Current Bullis family here -- our child is a Senior. We have been very happy with the Bullis community and academics. Many kids in the current Senior class are already placed in Ivies and top 5 schools -- they're absolute non-athletes. There are also great student-athletes already accepted at top schools. I would recommend talking to Bullis families directly. It's a great school.

this is just not true.

This is true. I’m sure the Bullis college counseling office, which is fantastic, would be happy to talk to you.

Give us numbers. It just isn't true.

Thanks for calling me a liar. My child is one of them. What would you like? GPA? School accepted? Resumes and essays?

There were FOUR Ivy admits last year at Bullis who were not sports recruits. It's all public info on Bullis' web site (college admissions and athletic signings are both posted).
I'm glad you son/daughter is in this narrow number but your original posts claimed there were ""MANY kids who have already placed in Ivies who are absolutely not-athletes".
You have to admit that you are exaggerating.

Wow, that is nothing. I've had kids in both public and private and could never understand why people pay for Bullis when you could go to a good solid academically strong public 'W' school, which has better Ivy placement. It makes no sense at all and is why Bullis was never on our list.

Perhaps because not everyone fits in a nice little box? I went to and graduated from a “W” school.. I had ADHD, never studied, handed in my homework only half the time, skipped classes and I managed to graduate with a B average. I know multiple people who had the same experience. I wanted my child to be engaged, to be accountable for what they are doing or not doing, and to enjoy learning. We are at Bullis for that reason. My son would be lost in public and Bullis has given him a voice, an amazing group of friends (non-athletic types), and he is excited to wake up and go to school every day. We are fortunate to be able to give him this gift, but even if we weren’t, Bullis gives out a lot of financial aid.

Also, I do not pay for private for my kid to get into an Ivy League school. I want him to go to the best college he can get into for whatever it is he wants to do. I pay for private because it makes learning enjoyable for him and Bullis is able to support him as he grows.

Now I'm really questioning your reasoning skills and believe that you were not truly challenged at your 'W' school.

I wasn’t challenged at my W school. That’s the point. You can just sail on through. Why are you questioning my reasoning skills? Also, what caused you and your family to leave Bullis?

[Anonymous]

So much vitriol! Smaller class sizes can make a difference. SJC class sizes are still smaller than many MCPS schools (I cannot speak for DC/VA/other in MD), though a bit larger than at Bullis. If inclined, check out AP offerings or flexibility with scheduling (for example - can a student who excels in Chem take honors if behind in math or must they be on-grade level in both), arts offerings, teacher access (would expect it to be better in smaller schools - but ask). Will it lead to IVY equivalent acceptance alone? Not likely. College admissions are sometimes almost like a crapshoot anyway (especially pandemic era) so better to find the school that best fits your needs. Do athletes get an advantage? Yes - very good ones do ... at all private schools. Pretty sure they do not comprise the majority of each class, however. Yes, $ is crazy. Not for everyone but definitely for some.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bullis Class of 2021:

Brown: 1
Cornell: 2
Dartmouth: 3
Harvard: 2
Penn: 3
Yale: 1

SJC does not appear to provide year-specific matriculation data.

This is solely because Bullis has a high amount of affluent African Americans, many athletes, and insane grade inflation.

[Anonymous]

SJC is much cheaper and academic quality is similar between both schools. I'd go with SJC and save your cash for something else.