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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sidwell specifically recruits students who align with a top 20 college profile—they know what they’re doing and are incredibly strategic in how they build their classes. GDS, on the other hand, has shifted its recruitment strategy in recent years, and I think it’s for the better. They're intentionally accepting a wider range of students, which makes for a more well-rounded, less cutthroat class environment. The top 20-bound students are still there, but so are kids with more varied academic profiles—and that balance helps reduce overall stress for the class.

Schools like GDS, Maret, Field, and Burke now offer more of a level playing field. These schools aren’t necessarily household names outside the DC bubble.

fwiw Maret leans more toward the average side academically but, because of its smaller size, it’s often harder to get into than GDS. St. Albans, in contrast, is much more aligned with Sidwell when it comes to recruiting high-achieving students and results. [/quote]

How did Maret get 7 kids into Northwestern this year?  Do they have some connection?
Another Big3 I know has one admit and at least 10 other high achievers who tried---at least half ED and then the rest RD. [/quote]

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