Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 14:57     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Really low-grade trolling on this thread, come on guys, you can do better! I am pulling for you.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 14:29     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here. How welcoming do you think GDS high school students would be to a transfer student, in particular one who has to commute from fairly far away?


OP, the kids will be welcoming and it will be fine. High school is an expansion year so your son won't be the only one.

However, 1) don't get your heart set on GDS. I don't know how familiar you are with how tough private schools admissions have gotten in recent years, but there is approximately a 10% acceptance rate for the Big 3 schools (which for many people, GDS is). That means many well-qualified, great kids don't get admitted. From a parenting perspective, I think it's important that you don't set up expectations that because your child is a great student at a public or smaller private, he's sure to get into GDS.

2) I would strongly recommend against commuting from far away. Not because your child won't be included, but because it adds to the stress your child is going face. GDS is a demanding intense school. In the high school years, could be times when he has 4-5 hours of homework a night. Plus he needs some downtime to socialize and just hang out. Adding a long commute time to this is just not fair to your kid.

Rent your house out and move into the city -- into an apartment or whatever you have to do -- to avoid this. Either that, or make peace with the high school you're at and spend a lot of money on enrichments or independent tutoring for your son. For $40,000, you can buy an awful lot of enrichments and tutoring. And, believe it or not, a superstar from a public high school probably has a better chance at being admitted to top schools that a top 30% kid at GDS.






OP here. Thank you for this thoughtful response. We are certainly not assuming our kid would get in but if he does, we won't have long to make a decision so I just want to have a good sense of the school. It's interesting that you mention the commute. Unless we moved, it would be a half hour or so commute - I hear you on possibly renting near the school. Do most of the students live close by or near one another? I imagine that socially being from farther away could be challenging too.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 14:08     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.


This will hit a sore spot. So true it hurts.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 13:53     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.


Sigh. You really think that? If so, I have a bridge to sell you.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 13:45     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.


Many GDS parents are very normal and down to earth. But for others, the "seriously gross superiority complex" you describe may mask a certain insecurity. Like how gifted and talented GDS kids are, or that GDS was the Obamas' first choice school, but the security didn't work out, etc., etc.


All true.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 13:35     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.


Many GDS parents are very normal and down to earth. But for others, the "seriously gross superiority complex" you describe may mask a certain insecurity. Like how gifted and talented GDS kids are, or that GDS was the Obamas' first choice school, but the security didn't work out, etc., etc.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 13:05     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.



You are sad. Good luck to you.


x1000. Another thread bites the dust.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 13:04     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.



You are sad. Good luck to you.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:58     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
GDS parents have a seriously gross superiority complex. Its exhausting and there is zero reason for it. I'd stay far, far away from that school, OP.

The funniest part is the claim on these threads that the over-the-top booster posters are trolls impersonating a GDS parent. They aren't. GDS parents really are just that awful.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:57     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:GDS-in a different league academically.


So the obnoxious GDS folks like to tell themselves but absolutely not true. I believe Maret is a far superior school for other reasons (size, location, atmosphere, reputation, types of families) but the academics are definitely equal at these schools.



FYI, no one from GDS would ever say thus. Get a clue.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:55     Subject: Re:Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:Can’t imagine a more miserable, limited selection to face. Sorry for you OP.


PP is a miserable troll. They are notes great schools- very similar. GDS is bigger - I get the sense the academics are comparable. Both have a progressive liberal vibe. Two wonderful choices.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:55     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:GDS-in a different league academically.


So the obnoxious GDS folks like to tell themselves but absolutely not true. I believe Maret is a far superior school for other reasons (size, location, atmosphere, reputation, types of families) but the academics are definitely equal at these schools.

Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:39     Subject: Re:Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Can’t imagine a more miserable, limited selection to face. Sorry for you OP.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:20     Subject: Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
Anonymous wrote:GDS-in a different league academically.


Yup. The Ivy League.
Anonymous
Post 05/24/2018 12:03     Subject: Re:Georgetown Day vs. Maret?
They are both great schools and tough for entry. Apply to both. The decision will most likely emerge from the process.