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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do you care?[/quote]

Their kid is on the waitlist and they are grasping.[/quote]

Actually, my DC got into both Eastern and TPMS, but we’re thinking of turning down the spots and wondering if that’s crazy or unusual. [/quote]

It’s not crazy or unusual given the new process. When there was a more involved application process, most people who applied were dying to go. Now many people get in who are somewhat indifferent, and also many kids get into both programs. As a result, fewer of the original admitted students have been choosing to attend, and more kids ultimately get in from waitlist and appeals.

If you’re happy with your home school and haven’t been dying for something else, then no it’s not crazy to turn down the spots - particularly if you are far away and DC is happy with neighborhood friends.[/quote]

We went through this last year and knew of three kids from DD’s CES who declined spots.  And one who went, but came back to the home school this year.

Not worth the commute and hassle for many families.[/quote]

My daughter went CES one year and returned to school. Wanted no part of magnet either. If it was at her home school we would consider it, but forcing yourself child to leave their home school and friends is really tough. I drank the kool aid and we were not impressed, hated the commute times, and didn’t feel like part of a true community. The parents are freaking looney as heck too. [/quote]

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