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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here’s the honest answer, it’s possible anywhere depending on circumstances. But in general:

Admission would be very unlikely at Sidwell, St. Albans, Potomac, and GDS.

Admission unlikely but somewhat more possible: Maret

Competitive for admissions but could go either way: Landon, Prep, Gonzaga

Good chance at admission, but nothing is a lock anymore: Flint Hill, St. Andrews, Bullis, SSSAS, Burke, Field. [/quote]

I am sorry I could not disagree more. Please talk to your school counselor. Have an honest conversation regarding how many legacies at various schools. Identify three dream schools and ask what can be done to help. Also-I really cannot say this enough please hire an outside consultant and let your school know you are hiring a consultant. This will aid in keeping the process honest because a good consultant has relationships with schools and can advocate. They cannot make
any promise and run from anyone who makes a promise but they know things. For example they may know that class above is oversubscribed so they need to take less year before for zoning. They may know x 8th graders are leaving for boarding or are leaving for public or are being relocated as diplomats. They can also look at your applications and help you make it look better and can work with your child on interviewing skills.
You have to also remember that schools look for kids over certain benchmarks and your son is already a good student. They will see what he could add to the mix that makes a grade. FWIW I know you said big thre but really look broadly because so many unhappy kids at big three so be careful what you wish for.[/quote]

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