2012 Catholic School Admission Results

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[quote=Anonymous]Anyone declining Prep? If yes, why?[/quote]

Three boys in my daughter's clas are decling Prep. All choosing Gonzaga. One I thought would be a sure thing at Prep so I wonder what changed his mind. . .

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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know of kids who were accepted at Good Counsel, but turned the spot down? On waitlist...

I was actually surprised by how many from my DC's school registered at GC versus at other excellent schools where they were accepted. In the end, not one turned down GC. Did not expect this. I know of at least 3 on the waitlist.

The gorgeous campus is attractive to a lot of kids. Also, if they have a lot of friends at GC that a bonus. When you add in the transportation convenience and the lower cost, GC does look good. We did not apply but I have to admit it did cross my mind since it's close to my home. Instead, I'm driving to DC every day!! LOL

I think a lot of Catholic school families would like more co-ed catholic high schools. Most kids go to either an all boy or all girl school. Nothing wrong with that, but more and more people are thinking co-ed is the way to go.

Bishop O'Connell is another good choice, but in VA

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Jumping in late here, but I'm parent of an O'Connell freshman, and frankly surprised to be so thrilled with the school. We have an older child at a much more prestigious high school, and O'Connell can more than hold a candle to it. Our 9th grader is in as many honors classes as a freshman can take, and so our experience may not be completely typical of every student, but we have been really impressed with the level of instruction, the passion of the teachers for being at O'Connell, and how nice the kids are. We have a "boutique" experience to compare it to, and I think O'Connell has many reasons to be proud. Our student was accepted, with merit scholarships, at every school they applied to, but the co-ed education was the best choice, and O'Connell has not disappointed. Not every kid is in the smaller honors classes, but if your child qualifies - it's a great place. Affordable, good class sizes, great teachers, phenomenal school spirit...there are good things going on at O'Connell.

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Anonymous wrote:Jumping in late here, but I'm parent of an O'Connell freshman, and frankly surprised to be so thrilled with the school. We have an older child at a much more prestigious high school, and O'Connell can more than hold a candle to it. Our 9th grader is in as many honors classes as a freshman can take, and so our experience may not be completely typical of every student, but we have been really impressed with the level of instruction, the passion of the teachers for being at O'Connell, and how nice the kids are. We have a "boutique" experience to compare it to, and I think O'Connell has many reasons to be proud. Our student was accepted, with merit scholarships, at every school they applied to, but the co-ed education was the best choice, and O'Connell has not disappointed. Not every kid is in the smaller honors classes, but if your child qualifies - it's a great place. Affordable, good class sizes, great teachers, phenomenal school spirit...there are good things going on at O'Connell.

I'm happy that is is working for you. Like any other school, at the individual level, there are good and bad experiences to be had.

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Where did everyone apply this year?

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How about starting a new thread instead?