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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think partially what adds to the stress of the process is that a lot of families are applying to schools that maybe aren’t a great fit for their kid. We are at a small school and know everyone very well. I have worked at a couple of area privates and have a good sense of who does well where and this fall I’ve been biting my tongue a lot in convos with fellow parents. There are a few families who are opting to apply to a bunch of schools (that aren’t necessarily good fits for their kid but have the “right prestige level”) and then figure it out once they see where DC gets in. That approach by a few is what seems to be driving the tension in our class. [/quote]

I’m new to this as this is my oldest child, but how can people avoid doing this?! I have a sense, based purely on the visits, talking to other parents, etc of which schools would be a fit for my kid, but I don’t think I’ll know for sure until he’s in. Meanwhile, I’m also aware that it’s very competitive and although he has as good a chance as any, that might mean he doesn’t get in to any of those schools. So we have applied to the 3 that seem like a great fit and also added another couple that seem good, even if not quite as good a fit, because he needs to get in somewhere! [/quote]

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