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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can't resist! Even if Swami is swami-ing elsewhere right now, would be v. interested in thoughts on my Brookland-centric PK3 list.

1. Stokes Spanish
2. Stokes French
3. Inspired Teaching
4. Lee Montessori
5. Mundo Verde Brookland
6. Yu Ying
7. Shining Stars
8. Burroughs (IB, early action)

Obviously 1-6 are total moon shots, but nothing lost by listing them, I guess! We're conflicted about whether to rank Shining Stars--looks like it's been a contentious year with the board and the parents, and good friends whose daughter goes there have not been impressed and are considering switching her to their IB school.[/quote]

Your list looks good. I would also be hesitant about SSMA, but honestly also hesitant about Burroughs. I'd suggest if you're interested in Spanish, why not DCB - but it's another moonshot.

Posing as swami: You'll get into Shining Stars, and be disappointed. You'll move on in PK4 to something higher on your list, so this year doesn't matter so much.[/quote]

Thanks! I've heard great things about DCB but it's sadly in the exact wrong direction for both of our work commutes. Maybe I'll tour and see if the awesomeness of the school defeats my anti-commuting prejudices!

Toured Burroughs this morning and I was favorably impressed (especially compared to SSMA). Think we may drop SSMA.

If I can Fake Swami for myself: "You will get into Burroughs and almost, but not quite, get off the wait list at Mundo Verde. Your PK4 lottery number will be dismal, but in K you'll be offered a late spot at one of the others and you'll agonize over it before accepting."[/quote]

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