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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a sophomore parent I was impressed by the initial presentation and follow-up materials shared by the Director of CCO. Disheartening to see some of the posts by senior parents.[b] Surprised also by the early results reported here about the top 5-10% performing students w/o a hook[/b]. [/quote]

And here, in a nutshell, is the problem.

PP, if you are a sophomore class parent, you need to read and understand this now. It should not come as a "surprise" that top-performing students at Sidwell are not getting into top schools ED unless they have a hook. [i]That should not come as a surprise to anyone, because that is the reality now.[/i] If the school is at fault for anything, it is for not constantly articulating that but, as I'm afraid is displayed here, parents simply do not want to hear it.

This will be your child in 2 years. It will be extremely difficult to get into any [b]top school in the country unless your child is a direct legacy[/b] or a coveted athlete. Please accept that now and plan accordingly.[/quote]

I've been watching the admissions closely at two of the Big3 schools (that my kids attend) over the past 2 years and legacy is not enough.  Kids need legacy plus something else. 1)URM, 2)very top student or top student plus super impressive extracurricular 3)VIP--i.e. the legacy parent is a nationally known politician or sports figure or doctor or judge or something.  A household name.  [/quote]

Yup. And if CCO at any private school (not just Sidwell) is doing their job they would mention this starting in the family's junior year. Just be honest, we know on an intellectual level that Ivies are really competitive but it would help if they actually said it more forcefully. [/quote]

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