Odds of getting into Sidwell

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[Post New]10/26/2019 19:54
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Anonymous
DD really wants to go to Sidwell for 9th grade. I did my research and see that for 9th they typically only have 40-50 slots open and receive 300 plus applicants. I would assume only kids with high GPAs and etc apply. How can your child stand out? I was told Sidwell doesn’t care if your child is an athlete. How true is this?
[Post New]10/26/2019 21:15
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Anonymous
There is so much misinformation in this one post that I call troll.
[Post New]10/26/2019 21:17
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Anonymous
Broaden her horizon.
[Post New]10/26/2019 21:18
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Anonymous
Slim to none
[Post New]10/26/2019 21:22
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Slim to none


Don't listen to the naysayers
[Post New]10/26/2019 21:23
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Slim to none

This. Move on.
[Post New]10/26/2019 21:32
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:There is so much misinformation in this one post that I call troll.


Everybody is a troll per you. I am not the OP but, I have heard being an athlete gets you no perks with admissions. Either help answer OPs question of STFU.
[Post New]10/26/2019 22:15
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Anonymous
It might be easier now that the Obama show has moved on.
[Post New]10/26/2019 22:16
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Anonymous
Consider instead The Whittle School.
[Post New]10/26/2019 22:17
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Anonymous
I think the answer is very low odds. I know a very bright student from MCPS that didn't get admitted for 9th this year. Very smart, good grades and good scores and good well rounded sports and arts. I just think there are a million kids like this and only 40 spots.
[Post New]10/26/2019 22:43
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Anonymous
On the other hand, we know of several boys with middling grades, not standouts in any way, one a bit of a troublemaker as well, who got in. So, they take a range of kids. Do apply, each class is different and they look for different things in any given year.
[Post New]10/26/2019 22:44
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I think the answer is very low odds. I know a very bright student from MCPS that didn't get admitted for 9th this year. Very smart, good grades and good scores and good well rounded sports and arts. I just think there are a million kids like this and only 40 spots.


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[Post New]10/26/2019 22:48
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Anonymous
OP- there is no 1 profile that Sidwell looks for. Of course they want students that can handle the academic rigor but also want well rounded students. If you want your child to stand out make sure they are authentic during interview and essay writing in the application.

In terms of sports I can’t help you. I would think being a highly desirable athlete is a plus.
[Post New]10/26/2019 23:16
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Anonymous
Does she play football? If so, she is a lock to get in.
[Post New]10/26/2019 23:16
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Anonymous
Can she play football? Or even just be willing to suit up and stand on the field?
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