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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We applied Potomac (only) and got WL x2. Found them to be helpful and communicative throughout the process. Only thing that surprised us quite a bit was the 1:1 session with our K was extremely basic, with exercises on the order of drawing a shape using the right color crayon. I know it wasn't supposed to be an entirely academic evaluation, but still it was just surprised they weren't asking at least SOME questions to get a better handle on where DC was at in terms of math, reading, writing, etc.[/quote]

Agree it was pretty basic. Maybe it was a screener? Like make sure the kid passes the bare minimum and then they’ll take who they want based on wealth, status, etc. (can you tell I’m bitter lol)[/quote]

This wasn't our experience, and we got in for K (not a big donor, or URM, or super wealthy). They started with the crayons, colors, shapes, etc. but worked up to addition, subtraction, double digit number recognition, etc. with our DD over the course of the half hour.[/quote]

Kids applying to K doing addition and subtraction and double digit number recognition? [/quote]

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