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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A: NPS, St. Pat’s, WES
W: GDS, Maret
R: Sidwell

This is for PK4, except K for Maret.

Thinking of staying where we are and reapplying for K, otherwise likely between NPS and St. Pat’s.[/quote]

Any school you reject now likely won’t admit you again, so make a decision with that in mind. [/quote]

I don’t think this is always the case - kids change, needs change, etc. and schools understand this.  I do think it’s important, though, (especially if you think you might be interested in the school in the future) to be gracious when declining.  Send a note to the head of admissions telling them how difficult the decision was, that you really like the school and appreciate their time, etc.

[b]I know a boy who declined a high school that his parents wanted him to attend and they insisted he write a letter to the admissions office thanking them and explaining why he was declining.  He ended up disliking the school he chose and applied to transfer to the school he declined. They accepted him as a transfer in 10th.  I don’t know why, of course, but the letter he sent when declining probably helped.[/b][/quote]

This! Especially if you have a sibling who may apply down the line.[/quote]

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