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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which private is your other kid at and why sta over that one for this kid?  You need to make that clear in application or they will assume you aren’t serious about sta.[/quote]

I don't want to necessarily identify myself but my other child is at either Sidwell/GDS. I already said I was applying to the other private my older child attends, but as an option was also considering STA. Primarily because my DS is super sporty unlike my other child who is mostly academically strong. Many have said STA is big on sports. Trying to find the right fit for him. [/quote]

Sta is a rigorous academic place and has more of a sports focus than sidwell or gds, but it's not "big on sports.". For that, look at St. Johns or Gonzaga. With your other kid at gds or SFS, you need to really figure out if sta is your first choice and make that really clear. Otherwise, just being honest, I don't see then giving one of the very few fourth grade slots for non-bvr boys to your child. [/quote]

Yes, I realize STA is rigorous academically. My older DC was in the top 10% of their public school class and tested into the county's gifted program. All big 3 schools applied to they were accepted during their application year and is thriving at the school (accepted pre-pandemic). My younger DC as mentioned in the profile has grades all in 90 -100% range in all subjects. But is still young and learning academic skills but tests well like his older sibling. His personality is different so not sure if the school older DC attends is a great fit but of course keeping it as an option (plus would be easier commuting wise).

Oh and my kid is too young for SJS or Gonzaga just yet. It's hard when you're already a Big 3 parent to be in this situation. DS does very well academically but isn't Type A like his sibling.

From others who have been accepted to STA what sorta profile was your child? [/quote]

NP—no one was attacking your child, goodness. PP was just saying that if you want a place that’s really “big into sports,” STA may not be that. And just to offer a little perspective, as a fellow “big 3” parent, it’s not a relatively hard situation. You have sibling preference at a big 3, so you’re ahead of most people. Finding the right fit for each child is important, but with the hindsight of multiple kids who have been at “big 3,” most kids would do ok at any of them. If you think sta is a particularly good fit for your kid, then make that clear during the application process, and best of luck. [/quote]

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