11.20.09, 10:13 AM 13 replies
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It it ridiculous to think our dc would be a lock at Trinity as long as she aces ERB and child visit goes well? Dh and I are smart and present well, interesting jobs, offer ethnic diversity, but are not super rich. We have a very strong contact (board member) who will advocate for us, but are we fooling ourselves that we have a great chance? Obviously, not sib or legacy. Thanks for any insight.

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  • It it ridiculous to think our dc would be a lock at Trinity as long as she aces ERB and child visit goes well? Dh and I are smart and present well, interesting jobs, offer ethnic diversity, but are not super rich. We have a very strong contact (board member) who will advocate for us, but are we fooling ourselves that we have a great chance? Obviously, not sib or legacy. Thanks for any insight.

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    11.20.09, 10:13 AM Flag ]

    • no one is a lock anywhere

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      11.20.09, 10:16 AM Flag

    • what does your board member contact say? s/he knows better than we do

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      11.20.09, 10:16 AM Flag

      • that she doesn't think we'll have a problem

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        11.20.09, 10:17 AM Flag

    • The answers are yes, it is ridiculous, and yes, you are fooling yourselves. Nothing is guaranteed until of course it is.

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      11.20.09, 10:18 AM Flag

    • depends on how many sibs and legacies they already have. did you ever consider that your stats are really not that uncommon? I bet there are more than a few families in your exact position there

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      11.20.09, 10:19 AM Flag

    • there are no locks when it comes to private admissions. Make sure you apply to other schools. It's fine to have a first choice, but don't rely on your contact's opinion. There are always more great applicants than open spots.

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      11.20.09, 10:21 AM Flag

    • If your attitude is the same in the parent interview as it is in your post, you will surely be locked OUT.

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      11.20.09, 10:22 AM Flag

    • I think it depends on how many sibs and legacies. Then on how many connected dc w a better connection than yours. Then based on the spots that are left, the gender/birthday balance.

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      11.20.09, 10:22 AM Flag

    • We offer diversity, DH and I are academics/private sector, DC aced the ERBs, good visit - yet we were dinged at Trinity. Perhaps, our contact wasn't as strong, lol.

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      11.20.09, 10:24 AM Flag

    • I think it's far from a lock. Know a family that was a legacy, huge contributor, visible family diversity (non-traditional), great ERBs, nice kid and the dc was not admitted. This process is unpredictable.

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      11.20.09, 10:26 AM Flag

    • I hope your very strong contact doesn't read this board.

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      11.20.09, 10:30 AM Flag

    • In this circumstance, it will entirely depend on how strongly your contact is advocating for you behind closed doors. Your DC's ERBs and your personality/jobs/interview weigh hardly at all in the Trinity equation.

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      11.20.09, 10:57 AM Flag
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