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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Gosh Banneker seems hard. My DD was planning on applying but now after reading all this, I’d rather she not. Walls has less work and is still number 1. Win-Win and probably way better for the children’s stress level and mental health. We can’t forget that they aren’t adults yet and also need a break from time to time. Overworking them is not the solution.[/quote]

Right. And this is why there are several selective schools; not every school is the best fit for every kid. My kid goes to Banneker and loves it. Yours might or might not.

Good luck to your kid getting into Walls. That's a tough one! I'd also try McKinley and perhaps others. And there's always the in-bound option.[/quote]

Yeah my two oldest sons are at walls and they love it. [/quote]

Of course, lots of kids love it!  But, there is no sibling preference and you can't bank on it.[/quote]

Yeah of course but we are on the right track for sure. She has all A’s, plays 2 sports that’s she’s been playing since she was 5, does model un, debate, banned book club etc.. she has great teachers and now that we’ve already been through this  process twice we know how to prepare for th interview and essay[/quote]

You just described my kid.  Who did not get in. When it works out, great, but pretending that it's something you can plan for isn't a real strategy.  Opening your mind up to other schools is important. [/quote]

Either your daughters interview didn’t go well or the parent interview didn’t go well or she messed up on the essay but I know multiple kids like my daughter and my sons who most definitely got in. I’m not saying I know that she will get in but she had a very good chance of. She is not shy and has had many practice interviews. My husband and I have experience as well. [/quote]

ohmygoodness.  You know there are more smart, hardworking, talented, well-interviewing kids than they have spaces for at Walls, right? I really hope it works out for your kid and others who want to go there.  Just noting that there is more demand than they have spots so being open to other options is always a good thing.  [/quote]

Agree. There are always kids who do everything right and then end up on the waitlist at Walls. Some get in and others don't, and the difference is luck.[/quote]

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