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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is in eighth grade and applying to a private high school (we're hoping to get him on the waitlist). He needs a reference from his ELA teacher. He has an A- average in the class, but he's had problems with the teacher from the get-go. Based on his interactions with her, she just doesn't like him (other parents of boys we know say she's curt with them, too). He insists she treats the girls better, who knows. Is there any way to get around this? She can't say he's a poor student, just that he's not one of her darlings. I just don't see her writing anything nice about him. [/quote]

Isn't it way, way late to be applying a private high school? Is there any chance you are even getting in? I wouldn't worry so much about the reference. Just ask for it since chances are probably not high you are getting in. And if it is a school that is still accepting applications they most likely aren't that picky. [/quote]

OP here. I want to get him on the waitlist. I'd like to see if he can get in. It's a stretch, I know, but could be worth it. [/quote]

This doesn’t make sense.   You apply first and then are either admitted, denied, or places on a waitlist.  There aren’t separate processes. [/quote]

The school is still inviting people to apply. They said their classes for next year are full, but if you're accepted at this time, you can still go on the waitlist.

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