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[quote=Anonymous]All three of my children started at DCPS and went to a top private school in DC.

(1) Test Scores Matter - First, get your kids tested to get a baseline of where they are at academically; my strongest tester was the one the school wanted, and the others got in with sibling preference (and pretty high test scores too). You might want to apply your strongest test taker first, to get sibling preference for others later (even if other ones are older).

(2) Apply to many schools - expect to get waitlisted or need to reapply.  I would start applying for third grades nd keep re-applying through 6th grade.  9th grade is extremely competitive at private schools as entry year, unless your kid is brilliant or has a super talent.

(3) Identify your kids passions from young age and nurture - it does not have to be a sport -it could be art, music, theater -and do a lot of stuff in that area your kid loves.

(4) Seek people at the school to advocate for you - maybe parents at the private school to write a reference letter.

Good luck![/quote]

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