Sign of acceptance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were told to be available and awake at precisely midnight on the 15th of February. A group of existing parents of the school showed up and entered our house, forcing us to sit in a candle-lit circle. Needless to say, the rituals were special and secret, but it was no surprise when we received the admission notification.

She ended up at her top choice which was Holton, and really loves it. So it definitely worked out well. My only point is that there are no true “signs” unless you are a recruit or a VIP kid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were told by the AD at a Big 3 that our daughter was a terrific fit and she listed the reasons, actually saying that DD really needed to be at this school. DD was WL. I would read nothing into anything.

Oh no. One of the schools sent DC a note after the interview saying DC seemed like a good fit for the school and that a teacher from shadow day said great things about DC. Now I man kind of bummed that it might not have meant anything.

We heard similar from an AD at one school and it immediately put me on edge. I will be very surprised if DC is admitted. It would have been kinder to just keep such comments to herself.

I don't understand how this would put you on edge. Why would they say the kid would be a nice fit if they expected to reject you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were told by the AD at a Big 3 that our daughter was a terrific fit and she listed the reasons, actually saying that DD really needed to be at this school. DD was WL. I would read nothing into anything.

Oh no. One of the schools sent DC a note after the interview saying DC seemed like a good fit for the school and that a teacher from shadow day said great things about DC. Now I man kind of bummed that it might not have meant anything.

We heard similar from an AD at one school and it immediately put me on edge. I will be very surprised if DC is admitted. It would have been kinder to just keep such comments to herself.

I don't understand how this would put you on edge. Why would they say the kid would be a nice fit if they expected to reject you?

Children may be a great fit but still not get in because there may be too many applicants for too few spots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, not negative. But the tone was more like great to meet you and I know you’ll do great but you won’t be doing it here.

Maybe I’ll remember to update this thread in early March to see if I was right! 😉

From who? Who gave you this vibe?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Which DC & DC Area privates truly send "rejections" alone with acceptances and waitlists instead of only sending acceptances and waitlisting everyone else??

Sidwell sends acceptance, rejection, and waitlist letters

Do all/most other schools send acceptance and waitlist only and NO rejections?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The head of DD's school said "Sidwell wants to know where they stand with your DD." She also told us GDS did not like DD and Holton did. This was mid February.

Incredible. So in essence you were being told Sidwell would offer a spot if your child would accept and let them know in advance?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The head of DD's school said "Sidwell wants to know where they stand with your DD." She also told us GDS did not like DD and Holton did. This was mid February.

Incredible. So in essence you were being told Sidwell would offer a spot if your child would accept and let them know in advance?

Yes that was my understanding, and when I said GDS was her first choice the HOS said that she might want to rethink her order. She was happy at Holton. She probably would have been just as happy at Sidwell. I don't think she would have been happy at GDS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were told to be available and awake at precisely midnight on the 15th of February. A group of existing parents of the school showed up and entered our house, forcing us to sit in a candle-lit circle. Needless to say, the rituals were special and secret, but it was no surprise when we received the admission notification.

Yes, his has happened to us. With the first child it was a tad alarming, but by the third kid we really enjoyed the candles, the chants, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which DC & DC Area privates truly send "rejections" alone with acceptances and waitlists instead of only sending acceptances and waitlisting everyone else??

Sidwell sends acceptance, rejection, and waitlist letters

Do all/most other schools send acceptance and waitlist only and NO rejections?

I think plenty of schools have true rejections.

My kid was rejected at Bullis for middle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were told to be available and awake at precisely midnight on the 15th of February. A group of existing parents of the school showed up and entered our house, forcing us to sit in a candle-lit circle. Needless to say, the rituals were special and secret, but it was no surprise when we received the admission notification.

Yes, his has happened to us. With the first child it was a tad alarming, but by the third kid we really enjoyed the candles, the chants, etc.

What about that raven though? That was a little unnerving.

[Anonymous]

Schools haven’t even decided who they’re making offers to yet. They might love your child. When the admissions committee sits down to review applicants, they realize they love 8 white females who live in NWDC and attended x school/preschool and they only have room for 4 applicants who fit this profile.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Which DC & DC Area privates truly send "rejections" alone with acceptances and waitlists instead of only sending acceptances and waitlisting everyone else??

Sidwell sends acceptance, rejection, and waitlist letters

Do all/most other schools send acceptance and waitlist only and NO rejections?

I think plenty of schools have true rejections.

My kid was rejected at Bullis for middle.

wait, Bullis rejects kids?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were told to be available and awake at precisely midnight on the 15th of February. A group of existing parents of the school showed up and entered our house, forcing us to sit in a candle-lit circle. Needless to say, the rituals were special and secret, but it was no surprise when we received the admission notification.

Yes, his has happened to us. With the first child it was a tad alarming, but by the third kid we really enjoyed the candles, the chants, etc.

What about that raven though? That was a little unnerving.

omg, you got the raven??? I thought that was a myth.

[Anonymous]

Do you schedule a school tour-visit while you wait?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We were told to be available and awake at precisely midnight on the 15th of February. A group of existing parents of the school showed up and entered our house, forcing us to sit in a candle-lit circle. Needless to say, the rituals were special and secret, but it was no surprise when we received the admission notification.

Yes, his has happened to us. With the first child it was a tad alarming, but by the third kid we really enjoyed the candles, the chants, etc.

What about that raven though? That was a little unnerving.

omg, you got the raven??? I thought that was a myth.

I would love to know which school this is. I am guessing STA or NCS? It’s not Sidwell or GDS.