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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Trinity is exclusive because they screen for plutocrats.  Thats who got in from our preschool- the signal among other things is giving tons to the preschool for reporting up the chain.[/quote]

We gave almost nothing monetarily to preschool and we’re definitely not plutocrats. Sometimes normal people get into Trinity (and we’re not the only normal family in the community). [/quote]

Sometimes normal people get in - but how often? Did they another attractive aspect of their family that made them more special, if not money and connections? How many of those are there? Maybe 5 per year? Out of hundreds applicants. So sure it happens but can’t necessarily bet on…[/quote]

Many more than 5 in our grade.

As a kindergarten applicant, you can't bet on any "TT" school. It is simply a numbers game. Trinity is tough because lower school is small (compared to peer schools), it is co-ed and prioritizes qualified siblings, and it gets 500+ applications every year. But to say it is filled with plutocrats and the doorway opens wider if you donate heavily to your preschool-- that just hasn't been my experience. And I'm sorry that it is what you witnessed at your preschool.[/quote]

5 or 20 normal families … point is just acceptance rate is low. Probably lower at Trinity but it’s true for most of the competitive schools. [/quote]

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