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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]14:31 I have to disagree with you.  I think that Sidwell is smart to begin the discussion and control the message. There are children from diverse backgrounds at Sidwell and some of their parents may understand the ins and outs of this process and some may not.  An early meeting helps to level the playing field.[/quote]

Leveling the playing field is important, and it's something that Sidwell and other independent schools need to address.  For parents of 7th-graders, however, the most critical information is related to the impact of curriculum choices, particularly in math, on college admissions.  Beyond that, you're generating more heat than light.  That said, Sidwell needs to do more to educate parents of upper school students about the college process before 11th-grade, and, most important, to do so in a way that creates a partnership among parents, counselors and students.   [/quote]

I completely agree with you.  At my DD's big 3, there aren't any AAs taking honors courses nor have I noticed any NMFs (not National Achievement program, lower criteria) on school lists.  I think it's a rare occurrence when it happens.  [/quote]What nonsense.  There are plenty of AA students who take honors courses. Additionally, there are plenty of non-AA students/parents who DO NOT fully understand the ins and outs of the college admissions process.  The captain of Holton's It's Academic team is AA and a scholar, and she is NOT the exception to the rule for AA students.

An early meeting helps to level the playing field for ALL potential college applicants.[/quote]

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