Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 20:11     Subject: Re:What is the most elite NYC preschool?
I’m a brick mom and this is always what is said about the 2s bc it’s really true
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 18:56     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Was the school claiming they had so many legacies/siblings etc Brick?
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 17:36     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
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Anonymous wrote:The “high priority” one is our first choice so I did email them and tell them that, so I guess fingers crossed it actually moves.

The regular waitlist was also up there on our list but during our interview they told us they have so many siblings/legacies/etc that we should not expect to get it and encouraged us to apply again for the 3s because there are double the amt of seats.

Side note, this is INSANE that getting my 1.5 year old into preschool is more stressful and challenging than it was to get myself into an ivy league school.


Totally agree. Was this year harder than usual? I have heard of so many waitlists.


It seems like a more challenging year than before in my eyes. We’re looking to switch preschools for 2nd child and also got high wait list from our FC but in from a couple others that we didn’t make any particular effort. It’s strange.


Same. I hate that I feel bad about something like a preschool admission for a 2 year old. This city....


It’s a very cut-throat city and this is only the beginning. Next is the 4yos carnage in K admissions.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 16:15     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The “high priority” one is our first choice so I did email them and tell them that, so I guess fingers crossed it actually moves.

The regular waitlist was also up there on our list but during our interview they told us they have so many siblings/legacies/etc that we should not expect to get it and encouraged us to apply again for the 3s because there are double the amt of seats.

Side note, this is INSANE that getting my 1.5 year old into preschool is more stressful and challenging than it was to get myself into an ivy league school.


Totally agree. Was this year harder than usual? I have heard of so many waitlists.


It seems like a more challenging year than before in my eyes. We’re looking to switch preschools for 2nd child and also got high wait list from our FC but in from a couple others that we didn’t make any particular effort. It’s strange.


Same. I hate that I feel bad about something like a preschool admission for a 2 year old. This city....
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 15:35     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The “high priority” one is our first choice so I did email them and tell them that, so I guess fingers crossed it actually moves.

The regular waitlist was also up there on our list but during our interview they told us they have so many siblings/legacies/etc that we should not expect to get it and encouraged us to apply again for the 3s because there are double the amt of seats.

Side note, this is INSANE that getting my 1.5 year old into preschool is more stressful and challenging than it was to get myself into an ivy league school.


Totally agree. Was this year harder than usual? I have heard of so many waitlists.


It seems like a more challenging year than before in my eyes. We’re looking to switch preschools for 2nd child and also got high wait list from our FC but in from a couple others that we didn’t make any particular effort. It’s strange.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 15:08     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Anonymous wrote:The “high priority” one is our first choice so I did email them and tell them that, so I guess fingers crossed it actually moves.

The regular waitlist was also up there on our list but during our interview they told us they have so many siblings/legacies/etc that we should not expect to get it and encouraged us to apply again for the 3s because there are double the amt of seats.

Side note, this is INSANE that getting my 1.5 year old into preschool is more stressful and challenging than it was to get myself into an ivy league school.


Totally agree. Was this year harder than usual? I have heard of so many waitlists.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 14:15     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
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Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I would say Episcopal, Brick and Reds are top three. Exmissions at Episcopal is incredibly strong.


Can you share more about Reds? This school was recently recommended to me.


REDS is fantastic. It's the only Montessori of the TT schools which always surprises me - I would think well-to-do NYC families would be all over Montessori. It is very traditional Montessori. The Guides are fantastic, the space is beautiful, and exmissions are great.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 14:12     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
The “high priority” one is our first choice so I did email them and tell them that, so I guess fingers crossed it actually moves.

The regular waitlist was also up there on our list but during our interview they told us they have so many siblings/legacies/etc that we should not expect to get it and encouraged us to apply again for the 3s because there are double the amt of seats.

Side note, this is INSANE that getting my 1.5 year old into preschool is more stressful and challenging than it was to get myself into an ivy league school.
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 14:06     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Anonymous wrote:Can anyone talk to me about preschool waitlists? We applied to 4 schools. Accepted at 2 schools, “high priority” waitlist at 1 and waitlist at 1. What are the chances we actually make it off the waitlist???


Preschool WLs do move sometimes. It is hard to say without knowing the schools, but you probably have a decent shot at the high priority WL school if you tell them you will accept if you're offered a spot. Which is your first choice? The regular WL school?
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 13:20     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Can anyone talk to me about preschool waitlists? We applied to 4 schools. Accepted at 2 schools, “high priority” waitlist at 1 and waitlist at 1. What are the chances we actually make it off the waitlist???
Anonymous
Post 02/27/2025 06:22     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Good luck today everyone!
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2025 23:45     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I would say Episcopal, Brick and Reds are top three. Exmissions at Episcopal is incredibly strong.


Can you share about Episcopal’s exmissions?
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2025 17:10     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
Anonymous wrote:As a native New Yorker, I would say Episcopal, Brick and Reds are top three. Exmissions at Episcopal is incredibly strong.


Can you share more about Reds? This school was recently recommended to me.
Anonymous
Post 02/26/2025 16:24     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
As a native New Yorker, I would say Episcopal, Brick and Reds are top three. Exmissions at Episcopal is incredibly strong.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2025 17:12     Subject: What is the most elite NYC preschool?
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Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know if Susan Malone is as involved with the daily functioning/exmissions of All Souls as she is with the application process?


She is not (but should be). Exmissions is Jennifer Vest.


Susan gave such a great tour. She gave Babbie vibes.


She is treasure. Deserves to be running the school.

Funny you say Babby— she’s a Trinity (alum) mom and a huge Trinity cheerleader. Hahaha!


Exactly that’s who she reminded me of! Babby and Susan gave me the best tours for my kids. Their work ethic and anecdotes stood out from others. Susan heavily mentioned her support and connection to Trinity at the Meet the Teachers event yesterday and how a teacher at AS was at T before.