Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 22:43     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Anonymous wrote:Throughout the DMV, the main drivers are grades, scores, extracurricular activities, and other hooks. High performers at Burke do roughly as well as high performers at other schools, including public schools and Big 3. There are not as many high performers at Burke as at Big 3 or public schools with large numbers or students taking AP classes.

One other thing: the college counselors at Burke are fantastic. They help students achieve their goals AND think about their goals. They don't assume they everyone's goal is to get into the most selective college possible.



I’d love to think it’s true but the Burke college matriculation list is decidedly not impressive, even if you consider a portion of the class is going a non traditional route. The top of the class may be going to schools like Georgetown or Wesleyan but no Ivys, T20, Michigan etc.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 16:24     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Throughout the DMV, the main drivers are grades, scores, extracurricular activities, and other hooks. High performers at Burke do roughly as well as high performers at other schools, including public schools and Big 3. There are not as many high performers at Burke as at Big 3 or public schools with large numbers or students taking AP classes.

One other thing: the college counselors at Burke are fantastic. They help students achieve their goals AND think about their goals. They don't assume they everyone's goal is to get into the most selective college possible.

Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 11:49     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
We have a high school student at Burke and haven’t experienced any widespread behavior problems. Is that predominantly an issue in middle school grades?
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 10:48     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Anonymous wrote:You want to escape “behavior challenges” and lack of rigor by transferring to…. JR? What?


At least you wouldn’t be paying $45k for the privilege.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 10:27     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Have you spoken with parents of high school kids at Burke? The school changes a bit after MS.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 10:20     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Anonymous wrote:You want to escape “behavior challenges” and lack of rigor by transferring to…. JR? What?


The cohort of very strong kids is much larger at JR. Of course, that’s because the cohort of every kind of kid is larger at JR. That’s why people are saying it depends on the kid. (I agree.)
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 10:02     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
You want to escape “behavior challenges” and lack of rigor by transferring to…. JR? What?
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 09:48     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Your child's college outcomes will depend on her record, not by any overall list. Where will she feel motivated to work hard? Where will she have better access to rigorous classes? Where will she develop better relationships with teachers? Where will she be able to participate in meaningful extracurriculars?

For some, the answers would point to JR, but for others, Burke. You know your child and what she needs to thrive.
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 09:44     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
For a driven smart kid without any issues - JR

If money is not a factor - need smaller environment, more hand holding - Burke
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2023 09:27     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Anonymous wrote:College outcomes have almost noting to do with the high school attended.



That’s not what I’ve heard from parents with kid applying to college.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2023 22:29     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
JRHS has better college outcomes
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2023 21:53     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
College outcomes have almost noting to do with the high school attended.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2023 21:47     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
She’s in MS at Burke so we’d make the switch for 9th.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2023 21:01     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
What yr is she? It might not be a good idea if she’s a junior already.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2023 19:42     Subject: Better college outcomes: Burke or JRHS?
Right now DD is a top student at Burke but feel like it’s not much of a challenge and a lot of behavior issues/ kids with a lot of needs. Thinking about switching her to Jackson Reed. How do college outcomes compare? The Burke college list is not terribly impressive.