Anonymous wrote:Of course it's easier. There is a reason Sidwell, gds, sta/Ncs get so many kids into Ivy League schools...THEY ARE HARD and the colleges know that.

Bullis does not have academic reputation of a Sidwell Friends, etc. That doesn't mean it doesn't have a rigorous academic curriculum.

Since when does Bullis require an on campus essay? I never knew that.

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Anonymous wrote:Of course it's easier. There is a reason Sidwell, gds, sta/Ncs get so many kids into Ivy League schools...THEY ARE HARD and the colleges know that.

Might I advise you go into the public school thread and read the thread about the third suicide at Woodson? Bunch of people asking where the pressure is coming from. REALLY? Take a long, hard look at your post.

My daughter was moved from a pressure-cooker school, where she was getting straight-As I might add, because I did not like who she was turning into. Frankly, neither did she. She is MUCH happier now, and still getting straight As, but has much more opportunity to grow.

But then, I'm not an Ivy-obsessed parent, because it's not about ME.

You are a good parent. Many of us feel te same way. I wish they had a thread for parents that only care about HYP. I am so over it.

Anonymous wrote:Of course it's easier. There is a reason Sidwell, gds, sta/Ncs get so many kids into Ivy League schools...THEY ARE HARD and the colleges know that.

Might I advise you go into the public school thread and read the thread about the third suicide at Woodson? Bunch of people asking where the pressure is coming from. REALLY? Take a long, hard look at your post.

My daughter was moved from a pressure-cooker school, where she was getting straight-As I might add, because I did not like who she was turning into. Frankly, neither did she. She is MUCH happier now, and still getting straight As, but has much more opportunity to grow.

But then, I'm not an Ivy-obsessed parent, because it's not about ME.

Is it true they ask for a writing sample when you visit campus? If so, I haven't heard of many schools that require one on campus. Is it a tough assignment?

Of course it's easier. There is a reason Sidwell, gds, sta/Ncs get so many kids into Ivy League schools...THEY ARE HARD and the colleges know that.

It doesn't have the academic reputation as the top tier schools, but how challenging/hard is the work there? Is it just as difficult as a school like SF/STA, or does it have a reputation for being "easier"?

7:33 - You are concentrating only on college exmissions, not the high school experience itself and the type of person the school helps develop. Small classes, supported learning environment, great arts facilities, required sports/activities, etc. are just some of the things that differentiate Bullis from most large area public high schools. Everyone is entitled to have their own goals for their children, (i.e. HYP), but Bullis is certainly not the "public you pay for and dont get results").

Anonymous wrote:How well does Bullis do for matriculation to highly selective colleges?

TOP 5 % (SO TOP 3 OR 4 KIDS) go to lower Ivy. These kids would have been better served at more competitive high schools - then HYPMS would have open their doors.
Next 5 to 10% ( next 12 kids) go to Duke, Northwestern, Emory like schools.

After that - its drops like a cliff.

Public school you pay for and dont get results.

Youll hear about a few other Ivy league openings filled by Bullis - these are recruited athletes.

Its high school people... are you really going to donate more money because Bullis wins the IAC Championship?

How well does Bullis do for matriculation to highly selective colleges?

Anonymous wrote:Its a public school you pay for.

I see your point, but not entirely accurate. It offers much more in terms of a private community feel, much better facilities, arts program etc.

I am not going to engage on the issue of whether the academics are no better than Churchill or Whitman, but do quibble re your statement that it is just the same as a public.

Anonymous wrote:They are obsessed because these are institutions of learning lessons on life.

These arent the lessons I want taught to my children.

Like the colleges that get NCAA rules violations.

Is this haiku?

Or just poor writing?

Either way, I'm not sure it adds to your credibility in judging Bullis's academic strength.

Does Bullis attract/recruit athletes more than some schools? Yes, it seems. But even if they bring in 1-2 athletes for each sport, you're talking about maybe up to 10 new kids a year for a HS that is around 400. Not sure it's a pronounced strategy.

I liken them to Flint Hill. A private school that has beefed up its academics, but doesn't have the reputation of a top tier school. Similarly, they've improved athletics (coincided with the departure of Farquhar), but not to the level of the top tier athletics schools. Doesn't mean it's not the right option for a lot of kids.

Anonymous wrote:I don't know much about Bullis, but things are rarely as black and white as this thread portrays Bullis as, I think.

Actually, Bullis is pretty black and white about their strategy right now. If they are up front about it, which they are, parents and potential parents can decide if they are interested.

I don't know much about Bullis, but things are rarely as black and white as this thread portrays Bullis as, I think.

They are obsessed because these are institutions of learning lessons on life.

These arent the lessons I want taught to my children.

Like the colleges that get NCAA rules violations.