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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Basis parent here..

What concerns me for the upcoming academic year is the instability at Basis DC at the moment.  No head of school; seasoned faculty members departing; no college counselor with dear child going into 9th grade and I transferred 7th grade child. Was accepted at 1 selective high school and waitlisted for the #1 choice at number 15.  Declined the offer for 2nd choice and not optimistic regarding waitlist moving.  I'm regretting the decision not taking 2nd choice now because Basis doesn't seem to be moving in a positive direction for high school and I'm skeptical they will have the tools necessary to assist with college preparation for the students.  Hope that I'm wrong.     [/quote]

All high school students are required to take a college counseling course at BASIS to prep students for college admissions. Also, the school offers regular presentations on prepping for college admissions and whatnot. I attended one last spring and thought it was very informative. Lastly, BASIS has a good track record of having their students admitted to good colleges so I am not very concerned.

As for the HOS, I am not too concerned because seasoned BASIS employees such as Sean Aiken and others will be helping. Additionally, I got the impression that they are close to selecting a candidate. They have invested too much money to let BASIS DC fail.[/quote]

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