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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While about a half dozen of the kids from DC's day school class applied to Sidwell, only one said it was his first choice.  And he turned out to be the only one admitted, though he was probably not as strong a student as most of the other applicants. It makes sense that they only want the kids who really want to be there. I think it also makes a big difference whether the headmaster of your K-8 school is a strong advocate.   [/quote]

How do kids from public school even get in because they have no advocate from schools speaking on their behalf? [/quote]

Sidwell looks at public school kids to bring in diversity, so don’t let that discourage your if  you’re African American or Latinx.  [/quote]

PP, don't even bother applying. I am keeping it 100% real. If you are not full pay, political appointee, and/or super connected the odds are not in your favor in addition to the low odds of even being considered for the 30-40 slots. Look at schools where your child has better odds. Please keep in mind this is a very stressful process for kids too. I have seen too many kids vested in Sidwell, just to be put on the never moving waitlist. While rejection is part of life, they have more than enough time to experience in their future. [/quote]

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