Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 11:37     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:Seams like GDS is the it school. Is anyone applying for Sidwell?


No. It's already been determined that SJC is the it school.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 11:35     Subject: Re:Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Starting to think only gds and sfs people post on dcum


Except this particular thread is asking who is applying to what schools. So unless they are parents of current GDS or Sidwell students looking to transfer, then it is likely people from other schools posting.


Correction: gds and sfs wannabes
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 11:25     Subject: Re:Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:Private k-8 is a hook.


No, that’s an advantage. A hook is a condition or trait that puts the application in an entirely different bucket.

URM, legacy, athletes (at certain schools). Big development cases. Like, really big, not merely full pay law partners.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 11:09     Subject: Re:Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:Starting to think only gds and sfs people post on dcum


Except this particular thread is asking who is applying to what schools. So unless they are parents of current GDS or Sidwell students looking to transfer, then it is likely people from other schools posting.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 11:02     Subject: Re:Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Starting to think only gds and sfs people post on dcum
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 08:44     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
9th grade applicant to Sidwell. Student athlete and minority coming from public. Real crap shoot. Only 30-40 slots available so it will be interesting to see what the demographics of those accepted are.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 08:17     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:I see GDS is trying to step up their sports program. Good luck to all.


As a current parent, I definitely observe an uptick in sports-related news and investments from the school, which is a somewhat surprising but very welcome change. Also, excited about the consolidated campus! Lunch! Buses! Yay!

But, I digress. Good luck to everyone. We are fortunate to live in a city with many excellent school options.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 07:53     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
GDS for 9th. Hooked - athletic recruit.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2020 00:01     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Seams like GDS is the it school. Is anyone applying for Sidwell?




Nobody is. That huge traffic jam on Wisconsin the afternoon of the Sidwell open house? Completely unrelated.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2020 23:27     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:Seams like GDS is the it school. Is anyone applying for Sidwell?


Anonymous
Post 03/01/2020 23:13     Subject: Re:Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Sidwell for K. No hook but student of color (biracial).
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2020 23:06     Subject: Re:Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
GDS, PK, No hooks and FA.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2020 22:41     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Seams like GDS is the it school. Is anyone applying for Sidwell?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2020 22:29     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
I see GDS is trying to step up their sports program. Good luck to all.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2020 20:27     Subject: Count Down for Big 3......Who are you hoping for?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whoa how many for 9th at gds? I know of one coming from a k-8 private


I know 6 kids from Deal applying - I am sure there are a lot more


i know 6 from Deal too and i'm sure they're not the same 6. several are siblings so they'll likely get in. The fight for non-sibling Deal spots will be crazy.