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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op, I would consider Friends and Saint Paul’s to not really be religious despite the religious affiliation.  I know, for example, Jewish students at both schools.  If you are in the city, I would take a look at both as well as Park. Mcdonogh has a free bus.[/quote]

I attended a JDS and would never subject my child to that or vice versa, not enough diversity in culture or thought. Our family is also interfaith and it really makes it uneven in the grand scheme of things. It's complicated, but we have to aim for neutrality at all costs.

I grew up in the private school circuit, so I'm familiar with most of the options you mentioned and definitely agree with you, it's just that my values truly do not align with mixing religion & education and I'm having a hard time getting past that to be more open minded and cast a wider net. 
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You are bringing preconceived biases to quite different schools. And it's only detrimental. Friends, for example, would be the perfect school for an interfaith family in so many ways. But you need to visit more schools than just Gilman even if just because admissions is no guarantee and if you are already getting these vibes from Gilman the odds are your kid isn't going to be accepted. Baltimore does have seemingly many private schools but once you start pigeonholing your kid into certain categories and with certain restrictions, suddenly the options become much more limited. [/quote]

Agreed. I definitely have biases. In addition to being interfaith, our blended family is on the opposite spectrum politically. We would be kidding ourselves if we didn't acknowledge culture fit.

What's really driving my decision? The main factor? I took a long hard look at those I grew up with and where they attended private school and who and where they are now. 
Hands down, those who graduated from Gilman are the most well rounded and have the best character. It's not just limited to success, because yes they are all successful in their own ways. The men I know who graduated from Gilman consistently stand out in every arena compared to those who choose other schools.

Philanthropy is also very important to me because I have been apart of and now have had the opportunity to serve the underserved community. The heart, soul and generosity of those I know who attended Gilman is truly unmatched... and that's what I want for my child. That's what I know he can evolve into with the care and consideration that Gilman puts into their program.

We're putting all of our eggs in one basket and yes we will be devastated if he does not receive an offer of admissions, so I anxiously wrote this post hoping for advice on how to navigate potential road blocks with the admissions team.

Do I write this on the supplemental more or less? What do I share with the admissions team and what do I leave out? What conversations need to be had? Should I request letters of recommendation from alumni/ do an alumni interview?

We're hear to learn and prepare and give our kid the best shot.

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