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[quote=Anonymous]I think I would have preferred the old system as well - not just because we've had poor draws the last 2 years.  Even if we'd had our number 1 pick, I probably would have wondered if we should have ranked the schools differently. The winter months are such a whirlwind of open houses and researching schools you may have zero chance of being admitted to.  It's really hard to gage whether or not a school (primarily the non-neighborhood and non-traditional schools) would work for your family when you have nothing more to rely on besides packed open houses (some of which don't even include classroom visits) and the rare current parent who is willing to give you an honest opinion.

I think I would have preferred applying separately to schools that interested us, then having an opportunity for an in-depth meet and greet and tour for admitted parents and those with high waitlist numbers, and could then decide whether or not to accept, although I understand the admittance process dragged on longer that way.[/quote]

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