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Anonymous wrote:Ugh. The reactions here just underscore that people seem to think admission to these schools is IMPOSSIBLE when the reality is, it’s only impossible if you’re not prestigious/smart/wealthy. If you are any of those things, I’d say it’s just luck of the draw.

Also, all these schools will admit a couple of students late in the game if it’s because they are new to the area. The OP said she went to Exeter and they’re moving to DC this summer. This kid sounds like exactly the type of person they make space for.

If you could read, you would notice that no one questioned that she got her ds into the school. What no one believes is why they gave her an extension so that she doesn't have to sign a contract until August.

She got a junior into St. Albans. Sure, I believe it. She got a junior in to St. Albans and they said, "Take your time deciding. Get back to us by August. We'll hold a space open for him." No, I don't believe that.

I absolutely believe it because it was the case with someone we knew.

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh. The reactions here just underscore that people seem to think admission to these schools is IMPOSSIBLE when the reality is, it’s only impossible if you’re not prestigious/smart/wealthy. If you are any of those things, I’d say it’s just luck of the draw.

Also, all these schools will admit a couple of students late in the game if it’s because they are new to the area. The OP said she went to Exeter and they’re moving to DC this summer. This kid sounds like exactly the type of person they make space for.

If you could read, you would notice that no one questioned that she got her ds into the school. What no one believes is why they gave her an extension so that she doesn't have to sign a contract until August.

She got a junior into St. Albans. Sure, I believe it. She got a junior in to St. Albans and they said, "Take your time deciding. Get back to us by August. We'll hold a space open for him." No, I don't believe that.

Why not? Maybe she’s a VIP. Maybe she’s super wealthy. Maybe she’s super connected. Not unusual around here. Just because you don’t experience such privilege, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

Anonymous wrote:Ugh. The reactions here just underscore that people seem to think admission to these schools is IMPOSSIBLE when the reality is, it’s only impossible if you’re not prestigious/smart/wealthy. If you are any of those things, I’d say it’s just luck of the draw.

Also, all these schools will admit a couple of students late in the game if it’s because they are new to the area. The OP said she went to Exeter and they’re moving to DC this summer. This kid sounds like exactly the type of person they make space for.

+1000.

Agree you need to cast a wide net. My DS was upper end of SSAT and HSPT (both in the mid 90s percentile) and As on report card. Not sporty. He got into some but not all of the schools he applied to. He got into his first choice (not Big 3, which he wasn’t really interested in), but was waitlisted or outright rejected at some that most would consider inferior to the ones he got into. It can be hard to know what the admissions want.

We got an extension when we moved from out of state. From the “top” schools. We had months to decide.
It’s common
OP you should stop posting here though. It’s a toxic forum so don’t put too much of your life out there

It wasn't just St. Albans, though. ALL of the schools gave her an extension!

Anonymous wrote:Ugh. The reactions here just underscore that people seem to think admission to these schools is IMPOSSIBLE when the reality is, it’s only impossible if you’re not prestigious/smart/wealthy. If you are any of those things, I’d say it’s just luck of the draw.

Also, all these schools will admit a couple of students late in the game if it’s because they are new to the area. The OP said she went to Exeter and they’re moving to DC this summer. This kid sounds like exactly the type of person they make space for.

If you could read, you would notice that no one questioned that she got her ds into the school. What no one believes is why they gave her an extension so that she doesn't have to sign a contract until August.

She got a junior into St. Albans. Sure, I believe it. She got a junior in to St. Albans and they said, "Take your time deciding. Get back to us by August. We'll hold a space open for him." No, I don't believe that.

Ugh. The reactions here just underscore that people seem to think admission to these schools is IMPOSSIBLE when the reality is, it’s only impossible if you’re not prestigious/smart/wealthy. If you are any of those things, I’d say it’s just luck of the draw.

Also, all these schools will admit a couple of students late in the game if it’s because they are new to the area. The OP said she went to Exeter and they’re moving to DC this summer. This kid sounds like exactly the type of person they make space for.

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Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that notices the references to GDS as " Georgetown Country Day" and St Albans as SAS ?

Certainly a parent who has applied and son has had an interview ( required - yes, even during Covid) wouldn't list the name of schools as if she cut and pasted randomly from internet

I call troll post

I am sorry for using the wrong initials.
I don't know what a troll post is, but I am more than happy to clarify any other questions.

I’d like to know what other schools he got into. Also, if this isn’t fake how is it that you don’t have to commit to the school until August? That is unheard of. Oh, and why don’t you know the names of the school if you’ve applied to them?

Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one that notices the references to GDS as " Georgetown Country Day" and St Albans as SAS ?

Certainly a parent who has applied and son has had an interview ( required - yes, even during Covid) wouldn't list the name of schools as if she cut and pasted randomly from internet

I call troll post

I am sorry for using the wrong initials.
I don't know what a troll post is, but I am more than happy to clarify any other questions.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, congrats on your upcoming move. The PPs are correct in telling you to cast a much, much wider net. It is a freak occurrence for one of these schools to have an opening in 11th grade. Not saying miracles don’t happen, but cover yourself. Also, the admission teams will be very honest with you if you get in touch with them. Best of luck.

Thank you for the reply.
We have been in touch with the admissions teams, and they all said that his grades and scores are on the higher end of the range for admitted students. They said that they have a few openings, but competition is much higher than for regular admission.
He has also applied to several schools in the area, and has been admitted to each one we've heard back from.

I’m confused. When is he starting? He applied already or not? Very confusing.

I agree this is a confusing post.

When is he starting?

OP, I’m the “best of luck” PP. I wasn’t confused, but I am completely amazed that you were able to get him into more than one school. That is amazing (truly). Congratulations. Oh, and FWIW- I would send my son to STA in a heartbeat. Love that school. The other PPs who are negative make it seem like the boys are a bunch of wild animals. That is simply not true.
Has he gotten into any schools and if so which ones?

I messed up that post- sorry. My reply is in the quote and the question at the end is not mine. Sorry!

It is all right, no problem!
So he did get into St. A's. He was also accepted into two other day schools, but they are 9-12. Neither are our first choice.

Am I the only one that notices the references to GDS as " Georgetown Country Day" and St Albans as SAS ?

Certainly a parent who has applied and son has had an interview ( required - yes, even during Covid) wouldn't list the name of schools as if she cut and pasted randomly from internet

I call troll post

Anonymous wrote:St. Alban’s School - STA
St. Andrews Episcopal School - SAES
St. Anselm’s Abbey School- SAAS
St. Stevens St Agnes School - SSSAS

Which one did you mean, OP?

St. Alban's.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, congrats on your upcoming move. The PPs are correct in telling you to cast a much, much wider net. It is a freak occurrence for one of these schools to have an opening in 11th grade. Not saying miracles don’t happen, but cover yourself. Also, the admission teams will be very honest with you if you get in touch with them. Best of luck.

Thank you for the reply.
We have been in touch with the admissions teams, and they all said that his grades and scores are on the higher end of the range for admitted students. They said that they have a few openings, but competition is much higher than for regular admission.
He has also applied to several schools in the area, and has been admitted to each one we've heard back from.

I’m confused. When is he starting? He applied already or not? Very confusing.

I apologize profusely for the confusion. He has applied to a few schools in the area for admission for this fall. We have been accepted into a few schools including SAS, but they do not require a firm answer for about a month. Georgetown Day and Sidwell confirmed they have a few spots open for junior year and we have applied. We have not received a formal letter of admission from GDS or SFS.
I should have been more clear.

They don’t require a firm answer for a month? June 1st is when they require a firm answer or you are on the hook for tuition. Is this post fake?

No, it is not fake. Why would this be fake?
It was only after speaking with the admissions director that I was able to get the extension. It is actually before the first.
Again, I do apologize for the confusion.

I also have a son at STA and my only pause for your son is that he is not interested in sports. Most boys who attend STA are. I think Sidwell or GDS might be a better fit for this reason alone. That said, my son is not an alpha male and is not a "bro" at all and fits in quite well. He's funny and smart and a bit quirky and there are many boys like him. I also have a daughter at NCS and feel the need to say (in defense of an earlier post) that she love her school and has not experienced any mean girl issues. Sure, she's isn't BFFs with every kid in the grade but she has made some terrific, life-long friends and hasn't experienced any bullying.