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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SIDWELL: HATED the application process!  Extremely cold.  Smug attitude.  Didn't bother to finish applying because we were so turned off by the horrible attitude of the admissions office who seem overly full of themselves and could care less how they treat potential applicants and their families.  It may be a great school, but you would never know it from your visit or interview, etc.  My gifted child who is ranked highly in several extracurricular areas hated the school b/c she sensed the awful attitude of the place and decided it was not going to be a good fit for her.  She is now thriving at another very well-regarded private.[/quote]

Exactly the opposite experience at Sidwell, and we are nobody specila and my DC is above average but perhaps not as "gifted" like the child above.  We were warmly welcomed, had great talks at the open house with coaches and reachers.  The interview was also nice.  The interviewer was very kind and interested in hearing from my husband and me, and after they spoke to our DC they said he was very empathetic and interesting. She then advised us to be sure and complete the application process.  One thing I would mention is that we are only applying only to Sidwell and will go to  public if not admitted, so it is possible that this influenced their attitude.[/quote]

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