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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Using words like “devastated” is simply ridiculous, OP. Get a grip. [/quote]

+2 If your child is devastated, you didn’t do your job as a parent. Disappointed, sure. But devastated implies that child was expecting to be admitted and was surprised with the WL. Maret  accepts very few kids in for 9th (or any grade). This is a fact that is easy to discover. Your job as a parent is to explain (months ago) that they only let in 20 kids (if that is the number), which means 10 boys and 10 girls. Then you back out siblings, legacies, athletes and you may have room for 5 boys and 5 girls. They are going to want diversity so maybe 2 white, 2 black and 2 other URM. This is the reality. Maybe they over admit by 5 kids to get to the number they want figuring in yield. Once your kids knows these numbers they go into decision day with no expectations and only fingers crossed for good luck. I have done this 4 times and I have learned to ALWAYS be enthusiastic about schools that aren’t as selective. So if you love Maret, also love Burke. Or if you love Potomac also love SSSAS. Get the idea? I am sorry, OP. I know it sucks. Your kid will be fine where ever they end up. I hope my post is read by parents going through this next year. [/quote]

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