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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sidwell 23 family. Definitely a tough year. [b]Many seniors and families (us included) are starting to grow frustrated with Sidwell's grade deflation and feel like there should be some sort of change going forward to communicate to colleges the rigor of the curriculum and the rarity of "high" GPAs. [/b]

To some previous posters: yes, the majority of Ivies this year have been heavy, heavy legacy - think a parent with time on the board, generational legacy, that sort of thing. Yes, UChicago accepted a very very high number of students again this year, but many of those who have been accepted will most likely end up choosing others instead.

Public universities this year were very, very scary for Sidwell students: Wisco was arguably the biggest shocker of the year and rejected/waitlisted deserving students in droves. Much less success at Michigan this year as well.

Sidwell is still just as strong as (if not stronger than) in years past when it comes to highly selective LACS and did well with EDs there.

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There are instructors at Sidwell who essentially NEVER give above a B+ on papers. So, students endlessly grind and wear themselves trying to get a decent grade in the class. What is Sidwell doing exactly?[/quote]

^^ hopefully the administration is finally starting to see the negative effects of this with regards to college admissions[/quote]

Unhooked Dalton does way better than unhooked Sidwell

Umm, no they are not. We have two kids at Sidwell -- spaced a number of years apart. Older one graduated and younger DC has some time left. This has been a standard complaint about Sidwell for a while. School simply does not engage. Those interested should look at Dalton outcomes. They used to be just like Sidwell. Now, there is an ocean of a difference between the two schools.[/quote]

Are there simply more legacy at Dalton? [/quote]

Or are you saying Dalton has lowered its standards and is no longer “rigorous?”[/quote]

No, def not saying that. I live in NYC and know a lot of Dalton parents. They all seem hooked. [/quote]

DD goes to camp with girls who went to Dalton, Spence, Chapin, etc. These schools have wealthier parents than Sidwell hands down. I don’t think it’s just legacy, but probably some major donors.[/quote][/quote]

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