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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Middle school parent and HYPS legacy parent.  I have one question for current applicants with strong credentials, or their parents.  When I went through the process (at a school not unlike the W schools), the counselor seemed uninterested in supporting anyone applying to multiple highly competitive schools.  I don't expect or need a lot of support or advice, but I do care that DC isn't disadvantaged by any official or unofficial policies on where one can apply (mainly, I just want the counselor' recommendation to be an honest assessment).

Is this something to be concerned about?  Especially in MCPS?[/quote]

Be aware of who the legacies are in the class. Our counselor told me over and over "not Harvard" even though my daughter had what she needed to apply. I assumed it was because our class had 5 legacies. I told the counselor that my daughter had 2 good reasons to apply and what they were and she acquiesced   My child did end up getting in. Legacies all got in plus 2 more. The counselor needs to place the whole class. Help them to market your child and they will find it easier to help you[/quote]

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