Reapplying to school for K when rejected there for preK

[Anonymous]

Is there any sense in applying to a school for kindergarten when DD was rejected for preK? We really liked the school, but it is a very hard school to get into. I am wondering if we should even bother applying again. DD is happy at her present preschool, but it only goes through K. Any advice?

[Anonymous]

Sure -- demographics are different every year.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the school. Care to share?

[Anonymous]

It depends...did they tell you why your child was rejected for Pre-K? And if so, has anything about that situation changed since last year?

[Anonymous]

OP, here. No, they (SFS) did not tell us why DD was rejected. She had great test scores, good playdate (from what I could tell), etc., but probably so do most. I am leaning to not reapplying b/c it's probably just a waste of time.

[Anonymous]

I would reapply based on my conversations with SFS that mirrors your situation.

[Anonymous]

I would reapply. They probably have more spaces in K because most of the alumni probably apply in PreK. You odds may be a bit better this year.

Also, you can ask the Admissions folks how many people are expected to apply. I know they let in between 14-18 new students in the K year.

[Anonymous]

If all went well the first time around and the child was rejected, not waitlisted, I'd suspect the odds of getting admitted the next year are pretty low. But I still think that if you really like the school, you should give it a shot. You never know!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I know they let in between 14-18 new students in the K year.

Sidwell takes 26 for K. Or by "new" do you mean non-sibs/non-alumni?