Anonymous
Post 05/02/2018 11:33     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:Could someone post the 2017 list- where they went and where they were accepted if available?


See below. Don't know where everyone actually attended. I've highlighted the few I am aware of (BDC parent).

BASIS class of 2017 college acceptances

Total Number of Graduates: 16

Total Number of College Acceptances: 60

Total Merit Aid Awarded: $2,464,910 (based on self-reported amounts)

Allegheny College
Arizona State University
Barnard College
Boston College (Honors College)
Bowie State University
City College of NY (Macaulay Honors College)
College of William and Mary
Coppin State University
The Culinary Institute of America (NY)
Fisk University
Franklin and Marshall College
Furman University
George Mason University
Georgia State University
Georgetown University
Gonzaga University
Hampshire College
Haverford College
High Point University
Hollins University
Howard University
Ithaca College
Johnson and Wales University (Providence)
Lincoln University
Morgan State University
Montgomery College
The New School
NC A&T State University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pace University NYC
Princeton University
Saint Augustine’s University
Saint Louis University
St. John’s College
Shaw University
Spelman University
SUNY ESF
SUNY Purchase
SUNY Stony Brook
Trinity University
University of Dallas
University of the District of Columbia
University of Maine
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Pittsburgh (Honors College)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington College
Western New England University
Western Oregon State University
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2018 11:29     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Could someone post the 2017 list- where they went and where they were accepted if available?
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2018 10:50     Subject: Re:Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Where do kids go if they leave after 9th? I assume some left after 9th, some 10th, some 11th?


The current junior class had 94 students in 8th grade. 52 students stayed for 9th; 49 for 10th; 49 for 11th (and one is going to college early).

I don't know if it's a fair comparison, but Banneker and SWW lose 10-15% of students of its 9th graders over 4 years too.


That sounds typical for DC schools everywhere - DC transience. But in the by-right schools, those seats are then filled with kids moving into DC or OOB kids, so it doesn't reflect attrition. The test in and charter schools just leave the transient seats empty and don't add new students.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2018 10:48     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:]

No list out yet.

Today is the deadline for deposits at most colleges so it's a logical time to ask, but all the BASIS seniors are off campus this trimester at their internships and/or doing senior projects. Since they are off-campus there just isn't as much chatter about who got in where as you might expect, much less a t-shirt day.


With all the advertising about their world class education that prepares all graduates for top universities, this would be their time to boast. It is their second graduating class but unlike LATIN, all of these students have been at BASIS for 6 consecutive years.


Last year they boasted at / after the senior project event. It's a pretty impressive and celebratory event; the students who did projects 'revealed' where they are going during their presentations and the school disseminated a list via their newsletter afterward.

No idea if they will do the same this year; the senior project event is on Saturday, May 26.
Anonymous
Post 05/02/2018 10:38     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
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No list out yet.

Today is the deadline for deposits at most colleges so it's a logical time to ask, but all the BASIS seniors are off campus this trimester at their internships and/or doing senior projects. Since they are off-campus there just isn't as much chatter about who got in where as you might expect, much less a t-shirt day.


With all the advertising about their world class education that prepares all graduates for top universities, this would be their time to boast. It is their second graduating class but unlike LATIN, all of these students have been at BASIS for 6 consecutive years.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 21:46     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:People. Basis curriculum is such that students complete all graduation requirements by 11th grade. They are done with high school then. Graduated. 12th grade is fashioned as a capstone year/project and is voluntary

See pp 17-18

http://basisschools.org/pdf/bsi_brochure_48pgs.pdf


That's from 2014-15. Newer language here explains the upper school curriculum. More students are staying, in part because it's harder to get into college if you only attend high school for 3 years. http://www.basised.com/academics/curriculum/grades-8-12-curriculum/

"The accelerated curriculum allows BASIS Curriculum students the option of graduating after grade 11; however, most students choose to continue their studies in grade 12. The senior year at BASIS Curriculum Schools is a unique opportunity to do advanced work and students consistently report that the senior year has a profound impact on their post-secondary education and career plans. All seniors take an interactive College Counseling workshop. Qualified seniors may complete the AP Capstone program or take BASIS Capstone courses, which are comparable to 200 and 300 level college courses, for two trimesters. In the last trimester, these students may conduct an intensive, off-campus research project related to their academic or career goals."
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 21:34     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
People. Basis curriculum is such that students complete all graduation requirements by 11th grade. They are done with high school then. Graduated. 12th grade is fashioned as a capstone year/project and is voluntary

See pp 17-18

http://basisschools.org/pdf/bsi_brochure_48pgs.pdf
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 21:10     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:So where are this year’s graduates heading?


Haven't heard yet of a list yet. At an event a month or two ago, one of the college counselors said there had been many acceptances, but also kids waiting to hear from other choices. Also, kids waiting to hear on scholarships/financial aid, etc., which is an important part of the picture and often dictates the final choice.

The college counselor said they arranged for about 80 schools to come to BASIS DC for a visit, as a way to help out students who may not be able to travel to see a college in person, and to show students many different possibilities. We have a kid in the lower school, but are pretty happy with the school's commitment to the college counseling process for high school students.


No list out yet.

Today is the deadline for deposits at most colleges so it's a logical time to ask, but all the BASIS seniors are off campus this trimester at their internships and/or doing senior projects. Since they are off-campus there just isn't as much chatter about who got in where as you might expect, much less a t-shirt day.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 20:54     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:So where are this year’s graduates heading?


Haven't heard yet of a list yet. At an event a month or two ago, one of the college counselors said there had been many acceptances, but also kids waiting to hear from other choices. Also, kids waiting to hear on scholarships/financial aid, etc., which is an important part of the picture and often dictates the final choice.

The college counselor said they arranged for about 80 schools to come to BASIS DC for a visit, as a way to help out students who may not be able to travel to see a college in person, and to show students many different possibilities. We have a kid in the lower school, but are pretty happy with the school's commitment to the college counseling process for high school students.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 19:53     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
So where are this year’s graduates heading?
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 19:13     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:50 kids per grade and 2 college counselors


Which is great IMO. But they also manage senior projects including helping with internships.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 19:03     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
50 kids per grade and 2 college counselors
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 17:05     Subject: Re:Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Where do kids go if they leave after 9th? I assume some left after 9th, some 10th, some 11th?


The current junior class had 94 students in 8th grade. 52 students stayed for 9th; 49 for 10th; 49 for 11th (and one is going to college early).

I don't know if it's a fair comparison, but Banneker and SWW lose 10-15% of students of its 9th graders over 4 years too.


OK, but using your numbers, the junior class lost 48% of its students between 8th and 11th. That is astonishing. Presumably the number would be much higher if the numbers were counted from the students' entry in 6th.

Is there any other charter school model that wouldn't be closed if it lost upwards of half of its students per class over a 3-4 year period?


Huh? It's not fair to count from 8th grade, because presumably some middle school parents will have planned to choose a different high school all along. It looks like the class only lost *3* students from 9-11, which is pretty remarkable retention, in my opinion.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 14:56     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The BASIS Arizona graduates are some of the top students in Arizona, which as a state typically benefits from top colleges wanting geographic diversity. I’m sure colleges know about the BASIS curriculum and how challenging it is, but I’m not sure it will hold up as well in DC where there are plenty of good schools.


Colleges know BASIS as an AP for all school which produces graduates who do not excel in tertiary education.


Yes, and nonof its graduates will be accepted by any college or university
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2018 14:11     Subject: Basis Acceptances for college
Anonymous wrote:The BASIS Arizona graduates are some of the top students in Arizona, which as a state typically benefits from top colleges wanting geographic diversity. I’m sure colleges know about the BASIS curriculum and how challenging it is, but I’m not sure it will hold up as well in DC where there are plenty of good schools.


Colleges know BASIS as an AP for all school which produces graduates who do not excel in tertiary education.