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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Oh BS. When the dust settles in June, this school never does as well as the top privates when comparing like to like. Same with SWW.

The public parents like to state as fact that results are “the same” and, starting in 2023 “better” but they are relying on the same 5 individuals who got recruited to an Ivy for crew or track. None of these parents ever does a head-to-head for the kids ranked, say, #30 to #80 in their public compared to the same cohort at GDS or Sidwell. THAT is where the significant difference is most obvious.

I have a high schooler at both JR and GDS/Sidwell. The later had about 100% more work throughout high school.
Frankly, GDS/Sidwell college admissions should be miles better. The kids are much better prepared and have worked much, much harder.

But I’m pissed off as a private school parent that they’re not. They should be a lot better and they shouldn’t even be a conversation. I damn well paid for my kid to get a better education and a better shot. I know it sounds like what it sounds like but it’s the truth. And I’m not afraid to admit it. And I’m pissed off.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Oh BS. When the dust settles in June, this school never does as well as the top privates when comparing like to like. Same with SWW.

The public parents like to state as fact that results are “the same” and, starting in 2023 “better” but they are relying on the same 5 individuals who got recruited to an Ivy for crew or track. None of these parents ever does a head-to-head for the kids ranked, say, #30 to #80 in their public compared to the same cohort at GDS or Sidwell. THAT is where the significant difference is most obvious.

I have a high schooler at both JR and GDS/Sidwell. The later had about 100% more work throughout high school.
Frankly, GDS/Sidwell college admissions should be miles better. The kids are much better prepared and have worked much, much harder.

But I’m pissed off as a private school parent that they’re not. They should be a lot better and they shouldn’t even be a conversation. I damn well paid for my kid to get a better education and a better shot. I know it sounds like what it sounds like but it’s the truth. And I’m not afraid to admit it. And I’m pissed off.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Oh BS. When the dust settles in June, this school never does as well as the top privates when comparing like to like. Same with SWW.

The public parents like to state as fact that results are “the same” and, starting in 2023 “better” but they are relying on the same 5 individuals who got recruited to an Ivy for crew or track. None of these parents ever does a head-to-head for the kids ranked, say, #30 to #80 in their public compared to the same cohort at GDS or Sidwell. THAT is where the significant difference is most obvious.

I have a high schooler at both JR and GDS/Sidwell. The later had about 100% more work throughout high school.
Frankly, GDS/Sidwell college admissions should be miles better. The kids are much better prepared and have worked much, much harder.

But I’m pissed off as a private school parent that they’re not. They should be a lot better and they shouldn’t even be a conversation. I damn well paid for my kid to get a better education and a better shot. I know it sounds like what it sounds like but it’s the truth. And I’m not afraid to admit it. And I’m pissed off.

So basically in your mind one child was worth an investment and the other wasn’t and your investment hasn’t paid off. I hope you don’t share this attitude with your kids.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Oh BS. When the dust settles in June, this school never does as well as the top privates when comparing like to like. Same with SWW.

The public parents like to state as fact that results are “the same” and, starting in 2023 “better” but they are relying on the same 5 individuals who got recruited to an Ivy for crew or track. None of these parents ever does a head-to-head for the kids ranked, say, #30 to #80 in their public compared to the same cohort at GDS or Sidwell. THAT is where the significant difference is most obvious.

I have a high schooler at both JR and GDS/Sidwell. The later had about 100% more work throughout high school.
Frankly, GDS/Sidwell college admissions should be miles better. The kids are much better prepared and have worked much, much harder.

But I’m pissed off as a private school parent that they’re not. They should be a lot better and they shouldn’t even be a conversation. I damn well paid for my kid to get a better education and a better shot. I know it sounds like what it sounds like but it’s the truth. And I’m not afraid to admit it. And I’m pissed off.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Oh BS. When the dust settles in June, this school never does as well as the top privates when comparing like to like. Same with SWW.

The public parents like to state as fact that results are “the same” and, starting in 2023 “better” but they are relying on the same 5 individuals who got recruited to an Ivy for crew or track. None of these parents ever does a head-to-head for the kids ranked, say, #30 to #80 in their public compared to the same cohort at GDS or Sidwell. THAT is where the significant difference is most obvious.

Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Are you for real? This is no one’s business.
Also a terrible idea amidst high levels of depression and anxiety amongst teens right now.

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Why do you feel entitled to know the post-HS choices of every kid that attends JR? It’s not your business. And some kids are really struggling to decide, still sad about not getting in to top choices, etc.

It is not a big deal. Everyone posts this kind of stuff. It is an exciting life transition. A time to celebrate all the kids no matter where they are heading off to after high school. There are many on-ramps to a successful life

You may feel that way, but a lot of kids, teachers, parents & neighbors can be shockingly & openly judgemental about a teen’s postsecondary choices.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Are you for real? This is no one’s business.
Also a terrible idea amidst high levels of depression and anxiety amongst teens right now.

+1

Why do you feel entitled to know the post-HS choices of every kid that attends JR? It’s not your business. And some kids are really struggling to decide, still sad about not getting in to top choices, etc.

It is not a big deal. Everyone posts this kind of stuff. It is an exciting life transition. A time to celebrate all the kids no matter where they are heading off to after high school. There are many on-ramps to a successful life

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Are you for real? This is no one’s business.
Also a terrible idea amidst high levels of depression and anxiety amongst teens right now.

+1

Why do you feel entitled to know the post-HS choices of every kid that attends JR? It’s not your business. And some kids are really struggling to decide, still sad about not getting in to top choices, etc.

It is not a big deal. Everyone posts this kind of stuff. It is an exciting life transition. A time to celebrate all the kids no matter where they are heading off to after high school. There are many on-ramps to a successful life

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Are you for real? This is no one’s business.
Also a terrible idea amidst high levels of depression and anxiety amongst teens right now.

+1

Why do you feel entitled to know the post-HS choices of every kid that attends JR? It’s not your business. And some kids are really struggling to decide, still sad about not getting in to top choices, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

Are you for real? This is no one’s business.
Also a terrible idea amidst high levels of depression and anxiety amongst teens right now.

Anonymous wrote:I can’t speak for everyone but in my daughters friend group the majority got into their top choices. Instagram page has some decisions but many kids don’t post there. I wish the school would post so we can see the full picture but from what I’m hearing families are pretty happy. Apparently it’s not the same many other area privates and specially for the unhooked kids. It’s almost like public schools are becoming a hook.

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Anonymous wrote:I am a private college counselor serving kids in the DMV and in my experience there is no difference between Walls and J-R in terms of admissions patterns for similar kids. I also counsel families about the high school decision and always stress this- college admissions is not a factor that should weigh in.

This sounds about right. You should pick JR or Walls based on which school best suits your kid.
They are very different experiences. Kids from both schools go to the same range of colleges and universities.
I believe college admissions offices look at these schools similarly.

And yes, pick the best high school for your child based on their temperament and aptitude. Don’t get caught up in the college admissions race

But how do you begin to choose between Walls and J-R? For us, it’s a metro to Walls vs a long walk to J-R, but my daughter is quiet and wondering if she’d do better in a smaller setting. More STEM focused, but that could change.

I have a junior at walls
When we went to the open house when he was in 8th grade, we thought the science teacher they had representing the school was not inspiring. Actual experience has aligned with the open house.

If your daughter is more STEM focused - I would opt for Jackson-Reed. The SciMaTech academy is full of quieter kids and has some very good classes. Not as many as I would like but more then Walls.

Do you wish you had picked JR? Or perhaps a different school?

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Anonymous wrote:I am a private college counselor serving kids in the DMV and in my experience there is no difference between Walls and J-R in terms of admissions patterns for similar kids. I also counsel families about the high school decision and always stress this- college admissions is not a factor that should weigh in.

This sounds about right. You should pick JR or Walls based on which school best suits your kid.
They are very different experiences. Kids from both schools go to the same range of colleges and universities.
I believe college admissions offices look at these schools similarly.

And yes, pick the best high school for your child based on their temperament and aptitude. Don’t get caught up in the college admissions race

But how do you begin to choose between Walls and J-R? For us, it’s a metro to Walls vs a long walk to J-R, but my daughter is quiet and wondering if she’d do better in a smaller setting. More STEM focused, but that could change.

I have a junior at walls
When we went to the open house when he was in 8th grade, we thought the science teacher they had representing the school was not inspiring. Actual experience has aligned with the open house.