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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6th is an entry for Holton. 5th goes from 3 classes to 4 classes in 6th grade (~15 spots for the 6th grade class)  not many spots in 5th [/quote]

My daughter came in at 6th grade and they accepted 23.  Because they were such a big class (the biggest the school ever had) 7th grade acceptance was much smaller since they didn't add teachers in middle school to accommodate a higher number of girls.    I believe this current year of 9th graders had the smallest 9th grade enrollment due to their middle school class size and very little kids leaving.  So it all depends on the grade, who leaves, and if in prior years, some candidates are worth adding (grades, a kicker, no FA needed) that decreases the pot for future years.  I do know in my daughter's 9th grade year, about 5 left for boarding school and 3 left for co-ed (due to brothers and easier on the parents for transport, sport schedules, etc..)  2 moved, 2 were "encouraged" to find a better fit, and 1 was shown the door (discipline issues.)   So even though they were a bigger class, that is about 15 spots that opened up for 9th.

So you never honestly know but I do agree with previous posters that if you think that is a good fit for your daughter, sooner better than later.  I think a transition in earlier years is easier.

Good luck!  It is a fantastic school.    [/quote]

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