Anonymous
Post 02/22/2015 21:24     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Anonymous wrote:Yes. Around five kids and their parents in the classroom, and the teachers observe. A little stressful!!

Any updates on sibling notifications?


Which school?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2015 21:21     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
All things being roughly equal, the one who gets in is the one with the pleasant yet eager parents. No PITAs (Pain in the A..)
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2015 20:58     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Yes. Around five kids and their parents in the classroom, and the teachers observe. A little stressful!!

Any updates on sibling notifications?
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2015 23:08     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Wait - preschools judge your kid based on playdates? Like a baby interview?
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 23:48     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We applied for a couple preschools with applications and play dates. Most of the families seem nice and the kids seem average/normal--no crazy meltdowns or violence! So how do the schools pick, aside from the obvious legacies/siblings/diversity/gender issues?


I'm curious too. Obviously if you get a strong letter from a board member/current family that probably can't hurt. There were some preschools we visited that seemed very engaged and interested in our child but there was one in particular where I felt like they barely noticed us/our child and it was a bit of an unorganized playdate --- maybe they already knew who they were accepting and had all the slots filled? For us, I definitely felt more connected with some over others -- i.e.: made a personal connection, felt more at ease etc. I wonder if those are the ones where we're more likely to be accepted.


Guess we will see......just hope we get accepted to one!


You will. Don't worry. Lots of good schools out there.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:35     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Anonymous wrote:We applied for a couple preschools with applications and play dates. Most of the families seem nice and the kids seem average/normal--no crazy meltdowns or violence! So how do the schools pick, aside from the obvious legacies/siblings/diversity/gender issues?


I'm curious too. Obviously if you get a strong letter from a board member/current family that probably can't hurt. There were some preschools we visited that seemed very engaged and interested in our child but there was one in particular where I felt like they barely noticed us/our child and it was a bit of an unorganized playdate --- maybe they already knew who they were accepting and had all the slots filled? For us, I definitely felt more connected with some over others -- i.e.: made a personal connection, felt more at ease etc. I wonder if those are the ones where we're more likely to be accepted.


Guess we will see......just hope we get accepted to one!
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:28     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Anonymous wrote:What are some of the schools that are considered competitive preschools? I thought most were lotteries or based on when you apply?


NP here -- but from what I know: NCRC, Little Folks, St. Johns, River, Aidan. I'm sure there are others.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:25     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Anonymous wrote:How can parents come across as high-maintenance during the admissions process? The vast majority of parents will just be friendly and normal.


You'd be surprised.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:24     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Don't worry, OP. The numbers tend to work out. You will get into a good preschool. In addition, the waitlists do move.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:22     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Wish I had some connections....
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:21     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
How can parents come across as high-maintenance during the admissions process? The vast majority of parents will just be friendly and normal.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:21     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Connections baby!
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 22:07     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
What are some of the schools that are considered competitive preschools? I thought most were lotteries or based on when you apply?
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 21:39     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
Parents who come through as "low maintenance" have better chances.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2015 19:17     Subject: For "competitive" preschools - honestly, who gets in?
We applied for a couple preschools with applications and play dates. Most of the families seem nice and the kids seem average/normal--no crazy meltdowns or violence! So how do the schools pick, aside from the obvious legacies/siblings/diversity/gender issues?