Anonymous
Post 01/13/2014 09:13     Subject: Re:How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Potomac does have a national reputation.
Anonymous
Post 01/13/2014 09:09     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Potomac looks for geographic diversity. If you're not in McLean or Great Falls, it's easier to get in.



Also helps if you are a desired minority.



Not being facetious but are Asians - Chinese, Indians - considered a desired minority?
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 22:18     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
For K they accept about 25% of applicants, BUT that doesn't account for the impact of sibs, alums, faculty kids, etc.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 19:37     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Definitely one of the best school in DC area. Always on the national lists of best independent schools. Often ahead of the other ones mentioned as Big 3. Assume that entrance is very competitive.


I've actually never seen Potomac show up on a national list, or show up ahead of a Sidwell/St. Albans, for example. They have much lower numbers/percentages of national merit semifinalists, for example.

With that said, I'd agree it is one of the best schools in the DC area and that the admissions are very competitive.


Well, thank you, but with all due respect, why should we care whether you agree or disagree?
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 19:05     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Anonymous wrote:Definitely one of the best school in DC area. Always on the national lists of best independent schools. Often ahead of the other ones mentioned as Big 3. Assume that entrance is very competitive.


I've actually never seen Potomac show up on a national list, or show up ahead of a Sidwell/St. Albans, for example. They have much lower numbers/percentages of national merit semifinalists, for example.

With that said, I'd agree it is one of the best schools in the DC area and that the admissions are very competitive.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 18:58     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Anonymous wrote:Definitely one of the best school in DC area. Always on the national lists of best independent schools. Often ahead of the other ones mentioned as Big 3. Assume that entrance is very competitive.


I guess the admissions staff reads these posts! Couldn't have said it any better unless one is padi to do so!
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 18:52     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Definitely one of the best school in DC area. Always on the national lists of best independent schools. Often ahead of the other ones mentioned as Big 3. Assume that entrance is very competitive.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 17:40     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
It helps if you know someone already attending or alumni.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 16:40     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Potomac looks for geographic diversity. If you're not in McLean or Great Falls, it's easier to get in.



Also helps if you are a desired minority.


OP here: no
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 16:34     Subject: Re:How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Hard! Even for siblings!
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 15:07     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Anonymous wrote:Potomac looks for geographic diversity. If you're not in McLean or Great Falls, it's easier to get in.



Also helps if you are a desired minority.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 13:24     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Not a "big 3" as some folks like to refer to schools but still a good school. Not as hard to get in to as say Sidwell, STA or NCS but still extremely competitive.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 13:19     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Potomac looks for geographic diversity. If you're not in McLean or Great Falls, it's easier to get in.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 13:17     Subject: Re:How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Seems as if the classes are very small.
Anonymous
Post 01/12/2014 11:14     Subject: How hard ii it to be accepted into Potomac School?
Big three? Or not?