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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Schools want to know the likelihood that if they extend an offer that you will take it, or is it likely that they are just a back up school. For example, pretend you are applying to St. Albans, GDS, Sidwell, and Field. If your child is an extremely strong candidate, Field may assume that they are your safety school, and because your child will likely get into the other schools, they will likely go there and not to Field.

My advice is if your child has a number one school, let the admissions office know that they are your number one choice. Knowing that goes a long way in schools' admissions process.

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Of course. Good example.

The people asking this question don’t want the school Admissions people to do this kind of handicapping. They imagine that not supplying any information will somehow advantage their application.

The problem is non-responses or dodges like “undecided” aren’t credible and suggest a parent mindset the school could well do without.

The first choice approach is a good one. The problem is the school actually has to be your first choice.[/quote]

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