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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're applying to K. I'm trying to manage my own feelings but reminding myself that it all comes down to fit. If we are not selected, maybe the program isn't a good fit.

As opposed to Dear Child not fitting the program.

When you have one choice, you have to fit the choice. But with many choices, to an extent the choice can be made to fit you.[/quote]

If you look at it coldly, the schools typically take a max of 12 children of DC's gender (assuming a class size of 24 with gender balance.)   And they are looking for a mix of personalities to balance out the class. We applied to two schools for K (we had a good public as backup). DC got into one and waitlisted at the other. Was told there were many priority applicants for DC's gender. That, of course, had been our first choice and we were encouraged to apply there again for 1st grade.  However,  we haven't looked since that day because we are so very happy with where we landed.  DH and I both admit it was a bit of a godsend because we would have likely selected the other school (because it was k-12 and ours is k-8) mainly to be done with this whole process. Instead, we found a fantastic community and, while we don't look forward to applying again, we know that we will be able to select the best fit for DC at that point in time and that we'll have a lot more information about who DC is a learner and where DC will thrive. [/quote]

I was quite depressed when my older kid did not get in in K to our top/very selective school as I just felt or was his place. He was rejected and he went to public. We reapplied a few years later and he is there now. So don't sweat it too much. Kindergarten at private honestly is not so important. [/quote]

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