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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid got into one of the top 3s from DCPS with As and Bs at 9th grade. We were up front that the kid had ADHD and grades were related to difficulty remembering to turn in assignments- so likely consistent with his teacher recommendations.  He is very bright kid who teachers always wrote he was a pleasure to have in class, spent time teaching other kids in class who had difficulty understanding assignments/ likely also in Recs, was in school math competitions, did a sport at a high level,we think we probably got a recommendation from a family close friend who had lifers at the school.  We were not asking for financial assistance and indicated  we were only applying to that school.  The child was going to stay in public if not accepted.  He also wrote an email to make the point he would attend if accepted.  Don’t know what helped. Expect the fact we were surprised the school said they expected we were going to apply to multiple schools at the interview and we said no may also have helped.  Maybe the teacher recommendations were also tailored to that one school.  [/quote]

When you say A's and B's was there multiple A's and B or mostly A's and a B? Just trying to compare. Our kid has been has a B in Math and Science but A's in everything else so it's apparent he isn't a STEM kid, but has a sibling at a Big3. Not sure since it is just a bit nerve racking cause he's a smart kid and tests well, just needs to buckle down with STEM subjects. Okay, if anymore insight you can provide would be helpful. [/quote]

Mostly As, STEM kid, likely a B in English don’t remember how he did in History.  My kid had very strong preferences about schools.  I really encouraged him to consider other schools- including the other top 3.  He absolutely refused. I think he knew kids at the various schools- these kids have been online forever - had lots of connections across schools.  We have seen with our kids and our friends kids that the private schools fit some kids better than others. The grades were the grades- followed the kids lead.  Probably lucked out, right.  But did not let the grades dissuade us from applying. [/quote]

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