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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have two high schoolers—one at GDS and one at another rigorous HS. GDS is definitely more inclusive, has way more community building activities (not all sports related) and is less competitive than the other school so in our mind it’s not too competitive among the students. GDS also has a pretty good variety of courses/electives/clubs so students can really pursue their interests (not everyone is trying for the same activities).

With that said, many GDS students are vocal and passionate. It’s a school where kids like to debate and discuss a lot which might make it feel competitive to a student who is less comfortable being in this environment. To be clear, not everyone is super outgoing—shy is fine there—just depends on the kids’ comfort in that type of learning environment.

And yes admissions is not overly personalized there—we found if you ask open ended questions and share personal stories with them they open up and make a nice connection. It is a shame they don’t have shadow days during the admissions process, but for our child, it was ultimately more meaningful to visit after acceptance as there is no longer any pressure to perform at that point.[/quote]

I know a few US kids they do not match your description. Some are shy or introverts. My kid interviews very well but came away from the interview turned off and quickly took the school off her list. The US interviewers give the impression that they just do not really care. It seems they are actively discouraging kids from applying. Maybe that is the school’s strategy? They gets plenty of applications and interest. [/quote]

Yes—there are definitely some shy/introverted kids at GDS that fit in great, but the teaching style encourages tons of discussion/debate so if kids aren’t comfortable with some heavy discussion going on around them (not that they are necessarily participating in), it might feel competitive.

I’m not sure what the admissions strategy is. I do think they want people who want to be there and like many schools in the area somewhat count on plenty of people wanting to be there with or without their encouragement.

I would suggest for those interested in GDS to go to the open house and a sporting event to get to know the school prior to the tour/interview. [/quote]

Wouldn’t your grades suffer if you’re not speaking up much in classes like lit, history, math, science, for language? [/quote]

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