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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes it might be a good strategy to apply to a k-8 for sixth. They receive fewer applications for 6th than the k-12s and sometimes have openings from their own students who decide to move on then or transition to public school. Plus, you can get the benefit of the k-8 helping with outplacement once your child reaches 8th grade. It's not as ideal as going straight into a k-12 but it will provide a nice environment for your child for three years until it's time to apply to high school.[/quote]

Agree that the right K-8 can be an excellent option, but if your kid starts in 6th, the process for starting to be ready for HS applications will begin much sooner than you expect. [/quote]

I doubt that. They may be disappointed that the next round comes so quickly but I sincerely doubt that it will come sooner than they expect.

This is a strategy for snagging a spot if the applicant doesn't have a good back up for middle. We considered doing this when we moved some years ago. Ended up not doing it. Admissions were competitive then (though def way before pandemic), we were confident that one of the seven would work out, even if it wasn't our first choice. TBH, if we were applying now, I might go with that strategy for a few schools.[/quote]

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