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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread echoes the typical refrain of admins when parents question how BASIS handles college counseling and applications. What you get is, don't complain, BASIS is free and has a fantastic track record in admissions. If you're unhappy it's because your kid isn't all that good.

I see room for improvement. [b]Some DC privates competing with BASIS in admissions are adapting better to a changing admissions landscape. [/b]

For example there are privates and public schools in the burbs that have started advising seniors aiming for Ivies to take 1-2 Cambridge A-Levels in Nov of senior year. This approach gives rising seniors 5 months after the last APs they've taken whose scores come in time to go with Jan applications to prep for additional standardized subject tests. A-Levels are on a par with IB Diploma higher level exams. Cambridge scores help seniors stand out on college applications.

At privates, AP course work doesn't wrap up junior year. BASIS could offer seniors more flexibility but the franchise is set in its ways. If you doubt this as a BASIS parent, ask the college counselor about Cambridge exams.[/quote]

LOL. Couple of things. First, does it surprise you that private schools have better and more resources to adapt? Second, the fact that you are comparing BASIS to DC privates is the point. It is a public charter school.[/quote]

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