SJC notification already on portal
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Anonymous
I assume they are trying to build a diverse class. There maybe 10 other applicants with PPs kid's profile, they won't fill the grade with just these type of kids. They will accept some B average kids, some artsy kids, some average HSPT but high GPA etc...grades are important but not the only thing that is considered. |
Anonymous
Curious about this as well. In a competitive year I'd assume that being Catholic would be a tipping point in more admissions decisions... |
Anonymous
Then I am sorry to hear. That just seems crazy to me. Surely your child will have other acceptances and will do very well wherever he/she lands. |
Anonymous
But if your a parent with good grades and high test scores, you are hoping that these are the only attributes the schools look at in making decisions. These people are unable (or unwilling) to put themselves in the shoes of the Admissions people at the school who have a wide range of requirements from the various groups and interests on campus. The Admissions people look at a range of things including legacy connections, sex (to achieve balance), K8 schools, especially Catholic ones, URM, athletic ability, special talents, etc, etc. |
Anonymous
| The mail just arrived and our DD got in!! Deal student with A/B average in 7th grade, less than 70% on the HSPT, and an athlete. |
Anonymous
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Another Deal girl in.
A/b student - low 80s HSPT Her top choice! |
Anonymous
| Letter said over 1200 applications |
Anonymous
To be honest, my kid is a know it all. I’m guessing that could’ve been it. Cocky maybe. I honestly don’t know. Was not his first choice and I’m sure he said that knowing him. |
Anonymous
Yes. Gonzaga and Bullis. Very sporty kid. |
Anonymous
| We are still waiting to hear but there are more applicants from our K8 parochial to SJC this year than past 2 years. |
Anonymous
| Any Deal applicants with SJC siblings? |
Anonymous
Good luck with those schools! |
Anonymous
| Denied here. But we felt like we were never able to make a connection with them. When we went to book our visit, they weren’t accepting any more applicants for visits. And never got invited to interview. |
Anonymous
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We just got our portal update.
Accepted! My daughter is over the moon. It was her 1st choice from the day she shadowed. |
Anonymous
| Just wanted to add, as I’m sitting here watching DS teach his younger brother math, I’m thinking they didn’t even give this fantastic kid a shot. Their loss. |