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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP.  Kind of amazing how much harder Banneker is to get into this year than just two or three years back.  I don't remember reading this kind of angst-ridden thread about Banneker admissions before, at least not in the several years since the renovation opened up a bunch more spots.  [/quote]

More central location is a big reason. Throw in private school tuition increases, higher mortgage rates, etc. and this is what happens. Hopefully the same for McKinley Tech! [/quote]

Also throw in increased competition for BASIS and Latin starting around four years ago. Some of us EotP were in the first group where most families who went with a DCPS ES or non-DCI feeder charter were shut out of both programs. On top of that, some of the kids who went to BASIS and DCI didn't like the middle schools well enough to want to stay for HS. These 8th graders are seeking greener pastures at Walls and Banneker. We're families that can't afford privates, don't want to move and won't try McKinley, Eastern etc.[/quote]

The kids at DCI are not looking at Banneker.   DCI has a much more robust IB program with lots more offerings and much better scores.  BTW, DCI has a very high retention rate and it’s virtually impossible to get into 9th now except a few Chinese spots.  You are basically shut out unless in a feeder. So lots of kids are not leaving for Banneker or Walls.

BTW, we toured both Banneker and DCI and DCI offers a ton more sports, extracurriculars, and clubs in addition to better IB offerings.
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BS. We know several DCI 8th graders who just interviewed for Banneker along with our son. For some DCI students, the commute to DCI is a good deal shorter. It's also a school with much better discipline that DCI, which appeals to some families. Yes, DCI's IB program is superior, but it's not the be and end all for everybody. Banneker has a much more stable and experienced faculty and staff.[/quote]

Your anecdotal of a few is not lots of kids.   Data doesnt lie.

But lots of 8th graders at DCI applied to Walls. I know this because the teachers mentioned they had a lot of recommendations to write. Only a handful made it to the interview round. I think about 4 or so end up there each year.

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