Does anyone who applied to the Big 3 for pre-K ever get into all of them?

[Anonymous]

I am the one who originally posted the numbers. I took them from an overview powerpoint on Blairs website about the math/science magnet program. It was clearly distinct from the CAP program or the rest of the school. You are welcome to go take a look at it.

[Anonymous]

Are the TJ and Blair folks going to take over this thread as well? Why not start a new thread? This one is supposed to be about Pre-K admissions at the "Big 3."

[Anonymous]

Thanks, shit-for-brains. I never said it was for 2009, and I don't recall what year it was for. However, I did spend 2 minutes to search on google and quickly found two links that refer to CAP NMSFs and non-magnet NMSFs: http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/8940 and http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/2239 . There are probably others, but I'm not interested in looking for them.

So your assumptions are erroneous too. So screw off, you jerk.

No brains here and no basic education. Keep hanging out on the private education site though you will not get a certificate or credits.

[Anonymous]

Thanks, shit-for-brains. I never said it was for 2009, and I don't recall what year it was for. However, I did spend 2 minutes to search on google and quickly found two links that refer to CAP NMSFs and non-magnet NMSFs: http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/8940 and http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/2239 . There are probably others, but I'm not interested in looking for them.

So your assumptions are erroneous too. So screw off, you jerk.

Can I get you a nice cup of hot chocolate? Lie down, close your eyes and think of all the wonderful things in the world. Someone out there loves you!

[Anonymous]

Thanks, shit-for-brains. I never said it was for 2009, and I don't recall what year it was for. However, I did spend 2 minutes to search on google and quickly found two links that refer to CAP NMSFs and non-magnet NMSFs: http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/8940 and http://silverchips.mbhs.edu/story/2239 . There are probably others, but I'm not interested in looking for them.

So your assumptions are erroneous too. So screw off, you jerk.

This poster clearly did not attend Blair magnet or TJ. Clearly an attendee of one of a myriad of Big 3 private schools in the D.C. area.

[Anonymous]

21:22 here. I've calmed down some, and I apologize if I offended anyone. To be clear, I was not criticizing Blair (or TJ or any other school). I got very frustrated by 20:13's obnoxious response.

Let me also be clear that I don't know how many of the 53 NMSFs from Blair in 2009 were from the science magnet -- I have not seen any clear statement either way, and I never suggested I had. However, I do know for a fact that in other years, not all Blair NMSFs came from the science magnet, and it would be erroneous to assume that they did. This does not reflect any weakness with the science magnet -- it just reflects the fact that in a large school like Blair, there are going to be smart kids outside the science magnet. My original post at 18:03 was simply to report that Blair has a lot to offer besides the science magnet, and is capable of producing other smart NMSFs outside the science magnet.

I can't imagine why anyone would be invested in insisting that all NMSFs from Blair must come from the science magnet, and refusing to acknowledge that some NMSFs might come from the rest of the school. However, if that's your goal, you should email Blair to ask the question straight up.

[Anonymous]

Blair Magnet is arguably the educational jewel of the Blair High School cluster of programs.

[Anonymous]

Blair's math/science magnet is undoubtedly a fabulous program (if you can get in). However, like TJ, it is not the right program for every student. Parents should not (and hopefully don't) pick a high school by counting up NMSF's or 5's on random AP's - they need to pay attention to their child's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. If they don't, they're likely to end up with an unhappy, rebellious child. So the PP who ranked three privates, then put Blair at number 4, is entirely reasonable if s/he is talking about a 7th grader who excels in math and/or science and wants to pursue those subjects at an accelerated pace with a lot of depth. If s/he is talking about a 4-year-old, however (the ostensible topic of this thread), the family is in trouble.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like common sense but youngsters should aim high (shoot for the stars!). Organisms thrive on stimulation and challenge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blair's math/science magnet is undoubtedly a fabulous program (if you can get in). However, like TJ, it is not the right program for every student. Parents should not (and hopefully don't) pick a high school by counting up NMSF's or 5's on random AP's - they need to pay attention to their child's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. If they don't, they're likely to end up with an unhappy, rebellious child. So the PP who ranked three privates, then put Blair at number 4, is entirely reasonable if s/he is talking about a 7th grader who excels in math and/or science and wants to pursue those subjects at an accelerated pace with a lot of depth. If s/he is talking about a 4-year-old, however (the ostensible topic of this thread), the family is in trouble.

You make entirely too much sense for this board.

[Anonymous]

For the 4-year-old a "little 3" school may make the most sense in many instances. Not every 4-year-old should shoot for a "Big 3" school (my children excluded of course) since it may not be the best fit and it may not match an individual's weaknesses and strengths.

[Anonymous]

Getting into a few of the Big 3 or 4 or 5 often happens when applying to high school from certain PreK-8 privates.

[Anonymous]

The perception of pressure, stress and competition lead some to forsake this path (select pre K - 8 schools en route to Big 3) as an inappropriate fit for many children (usually not their own until after they've been rejected by Big 3 -- in my experience).