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[quote=pbraverman][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the OP, I wouldn't brag to the admissions folks that your child is "very outgoing" -- that could be interpreted as a disruptive or ADHD kid.  Great to find a good fit for your child but I'd be cautious in describing my kid that way to admissions staff.[/quote]

Yea we didn't - my dc isn't remotely disruptive or ADHD - we just noticed that some schools were extremely quiet and the kids were very quiet.  Extroverted is probably more the right term for our dc.  [/quote]

OP: It sounds like you know your child well. To some extent it does depend on the specific teachers and classrooms, but the ethic of the school is also important: A more traditional setting may ask students to pay attention to a teacher more and to interact with other students less. I'd encourage you to trust your instincts on this; it seems like you're very realistic and reasonable.

As to the PP, I agree that "bragging" to the admission office about your child's being outgoing could be problematic — but it's the bragging, not the outgoing, that's the problem. Merely saying that your child is "outgoing" wouldn't be a mark against anybody. Knowing your child well is always an advantage from an admission perspective — if he or she is outgoing there's nothing wrong with saying that.

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