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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really don't get why any school would give a flying flip about how well a child's parent can write an essay. [/quote] Um, then you obviously know nothing about private school admissions, [/quote] My kid was admitted to a competitive private school based on HIS abilities and personality, not because I spent hours slaving over the application essays. The essays provide the schools with some insight into whether they will be a good fit for the child, not an opportunity to grade the parents' writing. [/quote] Nope. As other posters have observed, schools are also keenly interested in what parents bring to the community, which includes their level of education. At the most competitive schools, the applicant pool is filled with very bright kids who have great personalities. A well-written essay can charm, amuse, and communicate critical pieces of information that make your child and family stand out. [/quote]
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