Anonymous wrote:How did Green Hedges in Vienna do?

What the what?

Anonymous wrote:That’s what people said last year. Seems to be a trend

Ours did great last year. We’re obviously not there anymore so I don’t know about this year.

Anonymous wrote:Ours didn’t. They say they have a 100% rate of getting kids into their top choice- and from what I hear, they have done just that.

Oh come on

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Anonymous wrote:How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

People discuss their plans long before admissions decisions are handed out. And if the parents aren’t opening to discussing it, the inquiring party says, “Hey, Larla, ask Larlo where he’s going for grade x/next year”.

Yeah, this has been our experience. Everyone knows everything nearly instantaneously. And it's understandable. The kids have been together for ten years and they want to know who is going where and if anyone is going with them.

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Anonymous wrote:At our K-8, got 2 into Maret, I believe 4 into Sidwell, 2 into a Cathedral school, 1 into Holton (which is far), and then a bunch into Burke, Field, and SSSA. Several others are headed to public or Catholic and one to boarding. Once again zero admits to GDS despite the majority of the class applying. Overall, OK, but not great (BTW, some overlap in stats above, but surprisingly less than you'd think).

Can you imagine the level of gossip that went into this report?? Lol

The kids have text threads. They all know probably faster than the MS placement team.

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Anonymous wrote:How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

People discuss their plans long before admissions decisions are handed out. And if the parents aren’t opening to discussing it, the inquiring party says, “Hey, Larla, ask Larlo where he’s going for grade x/next year”.

I had two kids go through k-8 and it’s way too early to know where everyone will shake out. There will be waitlist movement and not everyone is sharing their decisions.

Not that it's enforceable in any way, but some school administrations discourage students and their parents discussing admissions outcomes until after everyone's destinations are settled.

Anonymous wrote:I’ve seen the posts about. Should I go through a K8 or go to a K12… If you have a K12 option, do it you could always switch out. Our k8 had a terrible outcome this year.

It’s sweet that you think you can switch out of a k12 if your kid is doing well there.

It’s like Hotel California if they really want your kid.

Anonymous wrote:How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

People discuss their plans long before admissions decisions are handed out. And if the parents aren’t opening to discussing it, the inquiring party says, “Hey, Larla, ask Larlo where he’s going for grade x/next year”.

How on earth does anyone at a k-8 know where the entire grade got in one day after acceptances? I call BS.

Anonymous wrote:At our K-8, got 2 into Maret, I believe 4 into Sidwell, 2 into a Cathedral school, 1 into Holton (which is far), and then a bunch into Burke, Field, and SSSA. Several others are headed to public or Catholic and one to boarding. Once again zero admits to GDS despite the majority of the class applying. Overall, OK, but not great (BTW, some overlap in stats above, but surprisingly less than you'd think).

How do you know this is bombing and not due to parental choice? Are people complaining about big3 outcomes again?

The reality is that 9th grade is the most competitive year to apply so kids staying through 8th will always have to compete with all the other k-8 kids AND the kids who are coming from public. I get that they are lovely, can be very nurturing places, and some kids end up getting into their top choices - but by and large, I think a lot of people end up shocked when they realize it's harder than any other application year. My advice, if you care about getting into some of the top schools in the area - don't make 9th the first year you apply.

Anonymous wrote:At our K-8, got 2 into Maret, I believe 4 into Sidwell, 2 into a Cathedral school, 1 into Holton (which is far), and then a bunch into Burke, Field, and SSSA. Several others are headed to public or Catholic and one to boarding. Once again zero admits to GDS despite the majority of the class applying. Overall, OK, but not great (BTW, some overlap in stats above, but surprisingly less than you'd think).

Can you imagine the level of gossip that went into this report?? Lol

Anonymous wrote:Can you share the schools? And agree with others, what defines a bad outcome?

Can you point to any reasons? New admin this year? Didn’t realistically convey chances? I have a 7th grader. Grateful for any insights or advice.

It’s just really hard, more competition, and everyone wants the same schools.

Anonymous wrote:Ours didn’t. They say they have a 100% rate of getting kids into their top choice- and from what I hear, they have done just that.

This is 100% expectations management—getting families to want what is attainable. Or persuading them what they got was what they wanted all along.

If you are a younger parent there is a huge amount of rosy PR to keep you there though 8th. It can be a shocker when you get there.