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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is insane.  GDS is already the most sought-after top independent in DC.  [/quote]

That’s definitely not the case for me. No on-campus lunch for high schoolers, and a 10 college application cap was a deal breaker.  It’s a hard pass on GDS for my family. Y’all can fight over those seats if you like…[/quote]

The kids love being able to go off campus for lunch. And those who don't have 1-2 food trucks nearby. Also you should see the level of doordash orders that kids group up to get. The lunch thing is a non-issue for kids. Yet some parents have this idea that a cafeteria is vital to education.

I have plenty of other issues w/ GDS as a long time parent (declining college office competence, lots of administrator double talk, grade deflation in some core classes, and lack of space for any opinions counter to the GDS bubble - all things that are worse now than even 3 years ago) but lunch aint one[/quote]

It may not be an issue for YOUR child, but it was an issue for MY child. It’s the main reason she decided not to apply to GDS for 9th grade. She said she didn’t want to be forced to bring lunch or go off campus everyday.

On another note, GDS’ tuition is way too high to not include lunch.  Plus, capping college applications at 10/per student is even more insane in this test optional, post-quarantine environment. What is the rationale for that stupid policy?!? It clearly didn’t benefit students this year
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Totally agree w/ you on the 10 cap. It's a huge problem. Should be adjusted up to 15. Has been stuck at 10 for 5+ years despite applications doubling at every university in that time.[/quote]

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