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Anonymous
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pre-K, boy, reject. i know its silly but i feel like i didn't do enough for my child. my hands are kind of shaking on the keyboard...
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Anonymous
| K Boy, denied at Maret! Ouch....But still hanging on for any word from GDS and Sidwell. |
Anonymous
| Did ANYONE GET INTO Maret? I'm the OP here with 7th grader, and didn't mention -- we, too, are nobodies! |
Anonymous
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolName=sidwell&State=11&NumOfStudentsRange=more&IncGrade=-1&LoGrade=-1&HiGrade=-1&ID=02032143 Enrollment by Grade: PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 24 49 48 49 64 64 64 77 98 97 120 116 103 124 PK would be the hardest entry year IMHO since NO priority/connected admissions will already be enrolled at the school. For those with no extras relying solely on the child's qualifications I guess the odds go up each entry year. Same might be true at all schools. |
Anonymous
From what I understand, a lot of siblings. With very few spots open for new families. Such is life! I am certain the sun will rise tomorrow. |
Anonymous
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Green Acres admitted
Norwood waitlist Grade 3 |
Anonymous
Was it your first choice? |
Anonymous
It amazes me that Annie personally spends the time that she does on tours and interviews given that the admit list ends up being largely pre-determined. She is a very good ambassador for the school, but the apparent near-closed aspect of the actual admissions decisions is a big turnoff. |
Anonymous
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Admission for Holton-Arms and WL on Sidwell. 3rd grade
Is there any chance for WL on Sidwell or is it a rejection in reality? |
Anonymous
| sidwell rejected K |
Anonymous
| Sidwell pre-K boy from before--No connections, no priority, no high-power jobs, just plain luck. I'm in shock. |
Anonymous
I'm a parent of twins. It is hard to read and hear "you must be taking up 2/half/etc spots." My guess is that PP probably did not mean anything but astonishment as admission for one kid, let alone two or three, is hard at many of these independents. My DCs have now been at an independent for a few years, but when we were slogging through admissions season back then, I dreaded parent interviews, school tours, and playdate interviews as there was always one or two people who would say something to the effect of "wow, if your children are both admitted, they will take up two slots/spots/openings/etc." While true, I couldn't help but feel our DCs were being lumped as one rather than two unique individuals they are. Regarding a PP who inquired about "winning combinations," the formula can change from year to year. For example, for the last few years I've heard that it has been tough for "unconnected" boys. A few unconnected boys, however, will make it through the pipeline. One year they may be looking for boisterous boys to round the pool and maybe they are looking for bookish boys the next year. Good luck to everyone at what can be a high anxiety time. |
Anonymous
I agree with your opinion on Annie too! She does spend a lot of time with prospective applicants; however, she was very candid about legacy, siblings, etc. Very few spots for a one classroom K are left once these folks file in. But that's the reality of Maret. I still think it's a great school and would have been thrilled to have my son attend. It's just not in the cards. |
Anonymous
| accepted at St. Patrick's: pre-K girl |
Anonymous
Congratulations! You have every right to bask in this special moment. To those that didn't get in, your kid will be fine and it doesn't mean your child is somehow "less than" or destined for a life of lesser accomplishment or opportunity because of a rejection letter. Everyone, I'm sure, did the best they could, including the admissions folks who have to make the really hard decisions. For what it's worth, we are also waiting for results. Frankly, we know our kid will be fine no matter where he goes, be it public, private or charter. Best of luck to all. |