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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your chance of getting into Ludlow over the summer in-boundary off the waitlist is pretty good. That’s because based on this year’s data, all in-boundary kids got an immediate match in the lottery, so once you become in-boundary, if they make any waitlist offer at that point, it will go to you. You have no chance of getting into Maury using this strategy because lots of in-boundary kids get shut out in PK4.

So I would move to L-T boundary and then also rank Peabody, Appletree, Miner. Peabody lets lots of out of boundary kids in for PK4, so you have a decent chance of getting into Peabody even without in-boundary preference. Miner has a nice new PK-only building and lets everyone in for PK4. [/quote]

Thank you, super helpful! From what I’ve read, L-T is also great for elementary, right? Maybe not as coveted as Maury though? We will probably sign a one or two year lease but would love to start building our school community asap. My younger child would enter PK3 when older one is entering first so thinking about that too.[/quote]

Except while correct that L-T cleared IB, that was done during the initial lottery, and they took just 3 total off the waitlist for PK4 last year - only one by August, the other two by October when you'd be settled elsewhere. So while you'd be at the top of the list or near it, there's zero guarantee you'd get in, especially since you're unlikely to be the only one coming IB over the summer. L-T moved its lists late this year as they had a summer IB boom the year prior and they ended up over-subscribed in some grades. Given increased neighborhood buy-in and that this year's PK3 is 100% IB, I'd expect it to be more competitive for PK4 next year, not less, especially if some IB got shut out for PK3 this year. I absolutely wouldn't prioritize L-T for a post-lottery move if you'd rather be IB for Maury long-term. I'd move there and as the prior poster said shoot for JO, Apple Tree LP, Peabody, Miner, etc. for PK4. It's one year. You'll find a lot of other IB Maury families in your PK4 class at any of those. If you prefer L-T long-term, which some families do for proximity to Hill offices, Union Station, etc., then it's worth rolling the dice on the summer WL.

As others said, don't discount Chisholm if Spanish immersion would be of interest to your family. Payne is also on the rise and has a strong local community and you can get a little more bang for your buck on some of those IB blocks with the size of houses. Though again, increased neighborhood buy-in means a summer move won't guarantee you a spot for PK4 anymore there. [/quote]

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