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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Complete BS, I am not a Landon parent but just because the reputation one's school takes a hit, that doesn't always translate to worse candidates. I can relate since my DC's school was also with many incidents 4-5 years ago and the admissions enrollment was not a problem, received just about the same amount and quality of applicants.[/quote]

You may be aware that there's an economic downturn going on. It's in all the papers.

Housing values even in Bethesda-Potomac are down 20%+ versus "3 or 4 years ago". Large law firms employment is down. Increased income taxes on incomes over $250K are likely.

Against this backdrop, the pool of people who are willing and able to fork over $120,000 for 4 years of high school is shrinking. These schools jacked their prices up during the boom and they are still priced at the same levels.

At least some of those who have been turned away in the past are situations where the family will willingly pay the price, but where there are academic or behavioral issues or both. As the pool shrinks, the school will fill all its available seats from whatever the candidates it has.  Their budgets are based on achieving their student enrollment targets.

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