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[ - ] Does anyone know how Marymount did in college admissions this year? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 05:55 PM Flag
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One girl got accepted at Wagner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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Was that necessary? They have a wonderful college advisor. I'm sure they had the usual assortment of schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:05 PM Flag
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It is necessary because someone described MM as "TT". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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OMG - how dare they? Shoot them now. My dd graduated - 25% of her class went Ivy. It was a few years ago and her class has some really highly academic kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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it was a fluke then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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np - not necessarily. They tend to turn out great young woman who do pretty well. Ivy is not the only game in town. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:23 PM Flag
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Heard that they are on the upswing passing CSH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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I think that's been true for a few years. Both are wonderful schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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Nobody got into any colleges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:24 PM Flag
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Yeah, all the girls are going to work at McDonald's or joining the army. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody releasing a spot for K at any privates if they get a g&t offer? If so, where? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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none of your business [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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releasing spot at Dalton. Screwed for the years tuition, but going to Nest! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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Good for you! When are you planning to release? DS or DD? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:58 PM Flag
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Is this a K spot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:01 PM Flag
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Releasing this week. ds. Diverse. 97 ERB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:01 PM Flag
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and yes. it's a K spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:05 PM Flag
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liar, the placement will be delivered after June, 7th. How do you know your kid will get in NEST!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:04 PM Flag
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I'm thinking she means "if" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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Exactly, unless DC is a 97+ sibling, but then you could have released a while ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:07 PM Flag
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OP. Sibling. and siblings have been notified. At least we have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:08 PM Flag
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Is it on hold until June 7th, b/o lawsuit?? even sibling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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You're full of crap. No siblings have been notified. Signed current NEST parent w/ an incoming Kindergartner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:29 PM Flag
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Wait, how do you know? Have results come in yet? How can you be sure you made Nest? Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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"if" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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fake! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Would smart, but not very competitive DC successed at Horace Mann HS school? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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How smart? DF's DD attends, she isn't a superstar of her grade, but works very hard to make As and Bs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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very smart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:46 PM Flag
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Then of course? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:00 PM Flag
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i think hm requires self-confidence and high self esteem--do not think you need to be competitive per se. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] My son scored a 97 for first grade G&T. Is there any realistic chance of an offer from PS 11, 33, 130 or 124? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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Is your zoned school terrible? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:29 PM Flag
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I know a 96 who goes to 33. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:30 PM Flag
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Not my point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:25 PM Flag
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two years ago, 97% at PS11, 95% at PS33. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:05 PM Flag
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You gotta be in it to win it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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Absolutely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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I think so. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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I think you have chance to get in PS33. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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124 - hang with the Asians. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Public Middle School Master List 2013, no other details needed, signed chastened 4th grade mom. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 03:17 PM Flag
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lol. love you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:19 PM Flag
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ILY you, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:23 PM Flag
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no, i mean it! i am a 4th-grade mom and would like some info advice beyond the usual. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:27 PM Flag
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OP here, and I was being sincere right back. GL to us :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:29 PM Flag
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I would try and get your current 5th grade class to start a list. You really only care about your own school. Some mom's in my school started this a few years ago and each year a 5th grade parents completes it as much as possible and then hands on to a 4th grade family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:06 PM Flag
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Nice!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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How will seeing a bunch of school names help with no other details? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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isn't master with the score? i'm thinking she doesn't care about race or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Public Middle School Master List 2013. Please post MS, Elementary School, ELA/Math Scores Many thanks from nervous 4th grade, D2 parent. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 02:49 PM Flag
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Too much revealing info. That being said, test scores get you in the game but aren't the be all and end all. Lateness, attendance, punctuality, report card , teaher comments as well as how they fill out recommnedation form (numbers 1-5 in terms of academic ability, behavior, etc)and the schools own assessment (at least in district 2 the majority of schools have them) are important. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:11 PM Flag
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blah, blah, blah. give us the goods already. np. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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np. ITA. If you drop the elementary school they are coming from, you might get a response. Too much identifying info otherwise. I also don't get the obsession with test scores. They are just part of the process. They are used more to determine cut offs to weed out candidates and they change from year to year. I have a child in middle school, and I would not answer this question the way you put it if I had a 5th grader. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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so just try to be helpful then. "my dc got into lab with two fours". or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:19 PM Flag
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Thx from OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:22 PM Flag
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You're welcome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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I am, that's why I posted. There was a reason OP wasn't getting responses, and I wanted to let her know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:23 PM Flag
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sticky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:18 PM Flag
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Perfect attendance, double fours, all fours on report card, probably all fives on teacher rec, great comments, did not get into Anderson. Got first choice district. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:47 PM Flag
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Thanks for your reply and congrats on your first choice. Heard Anderson was rough, as always. Friend w/DC at Lower Lab said only 1 to Anderson this year, which I guess is low for them. I wish you and DC the best! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Fire in the hole! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 12:01 AM Flag
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Hemhorroids ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:11 AM Flag
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Herpes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:59 AM Flag
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Veteran? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Which ERB tests are timed for 4 year olds and what kind of activities can I do with my dc to help prepare? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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Aristotle circle workbook, go on the erb website and look at the practice questions, brain quest, buy blocks with geometric designs make something and ask dc to copy. Buy workbooks that have sequencing, mazes, connect the dots, what doesn't belong, compete the picture, ask dc to draw a pic of themselves and make sure they draw details like eyebrows. Read them a story and ask them to comment, practice rhyming. All these activities will help for the erbs and playdates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 11:42 PM Flag
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thank you so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:23 AM Flag
[ - ] In the spirit of GT post below, if your DC qualified, list score, district, and programs ranked (or note if you decided not to apply at all). 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 06:36 PM Flag
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I'll start: D15, score 96, ranked 230, then 32. Figure we have almost no shot at a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:37 PM Flag
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D2, score 99, ranked Anderson,Nest,LL,ps11,ps33 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:48 PM Flag
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Us too:( Same score and ranking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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Same score, same district but Anderson, LL, Nest, PS11, PS33. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 11:53 PM Flag
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Same. Ranked Anderson, nest, LL, 33, 11 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:54 PM Flag
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D3, score 99, ranked Anderson, 166, 163, 165 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:57 PM Flag
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D3, 97, ranked Anderson, NEST and 166 for the heck of it, I'm 100% certain we'll get nothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:58 PM Flag
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D6, twins both 99s, Anderson & Nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:23 PM Flag
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What's your fall back? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:18 PM Flag
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Fall back? No fall back. JK. Gen Ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:23 PM Flag
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Was wondering if you had spots in private or were on gen'l ed WL. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:36 PM Flag
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99, D2, TAG, Lower Lab, Nest, Anderson and 198 in that order. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:46 PM Flag
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wow. crazy ranking! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 11:53 PM Flag
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D3, score 99, ranked Anderson then 166 and that's it. Not great odds at either but we have a spot at 199 so thankful to not be stressing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:14 PM Flag
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99, D3, Anderson , NEST, 166, 163, TAG, 165 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:25 PM Flag
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2nd grade, 99, dist 15, BSI, NEST [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:43 AM Flag
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Also 96, D15, ranked 32, 230--also thinking no shot:( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:57 AM Flag
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D2, twins, both 99s, Nest, Anderson, LL, 33, 11 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:41 PM Flag
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99,D3, Anderson, PS 166 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:52 PM Flag
[ - ] G&T question, so feel free to collapse lol Just curious, now that the application deadline has come and gone, how many of you ranked TAG? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 05:04 PM Flag
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not me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:19 PM Flag
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not me. Sibling going to Lower Lab here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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are you concerned over the G&T lawsuit thats asking to immediately cut sibling priority? What will you do if that happens? any back up plan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 08:33 PM Flag
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lol. np. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 11:54 PM Flag
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what does np mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 02:19 AM Flag
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Ranked, but after Nest, Anderson, Lower Lab, 33, and 11 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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Same here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:05 PM Flag
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Where do u live?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:53 PM Flag
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nope. We're on the UWS, ranked A, then N, then 166 and that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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Op here: Thanks for the responses. I ranked it 1st and hoping there's a sliver of a chance of getting in. I ranked TAG, LL, Nest Anderson and 198. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:03 PM Flag
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Good luck. I liked it on the tour but had too many concerns about the neighborhood to rank it high [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:07 PM Flag
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Thanks. I had the same concerns but I work a few blocks away, and my son already goes to Pre-K a few blocks down from TAG, and it seems to be ok since I am right here. I'm still nervous about the upper grades though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:55 PM Flag
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Much better chances at TAG than any of the other schools you ranked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you ever send DC to a non- TT boarding school? DD will be starting eighth grade next year at a SS school and wants to apply to boarding schools for ninth grade. I have been told by moms at our school who have DDs who already went through the BS process to apply broadly to boarding school- apply to top boarding schools, but also a few that are a little easier to get into (Taft, Loomis Chaffee). IMO, the only way I could feel good about sending DD to boarding school is if I know that she will be getting an amazing education and have opportunities there which she wouldn't have here. I don't see a reason to send her to a boarding school such as Taft, when she could get the same education at BWL and stay in the city. I told DH this and that maybe we should just apply to the best boarding schools on our list- Andover, Exeter, Deerfield,St. Paul's School, Choate, and Groton, then apply to Dalton, Trinity, and some other coeds in the city as backups. DH went to boarding school and said I didn't understand and that he still wants DD to apply to lower tier boarding schools. Am I wrong? What do you guys think? Please, no comments on "How could you send your DD away to boarding school. She wants it, not so much me. 72 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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The education at the "non-TT" (a term which I loathe) is just as good as at the schools you mention. It is also about the entire experience. Believe me, no one (except on this board) sits around judging you if you want to Taft vs. Hotchkiss. Apply to a variety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:04 PM Flag
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Meant "went to Taft.." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:04 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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I have thought about this too. Unless dc had academic issues (and I see no reason in your post to believe this), I would think hard about moving from a more academic to a less academic environment (regardless of whether boarding or otherwise). On your list were basicallt TT NYC and boarding schools. You also said you were applying to "other coeds in the city" as back-ups. Therefore, I would think you'd also apply to a couple of boarding schools as back-ups. I suspect it's your slight adversity to boarding school that is making you not want to do that. Frankly, your dd is applying to over a dozen schools. If she and dh want to add a couple of boarding school back ups, that does make sense. With that said, I'm with you, I'd send dd to Exeter without hesitation, but I'm not sure that non-TT boarding school is the route I'd want for dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:10 PM Flag
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I feel the same way about NYC privates. Dd is in prek and honestly I will only send to private if she gets into one of the higher tier schools. No way am I spending 40k a year for a mediocre private. Dh went through NYC public school system and he is extremely successful so we have no issues with public options. I wonder how psd's feel when they hear this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:12 PM Flag
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np Unless your kid is a star with super high erbs they'll think "Yes! One fewer kid to place in private!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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Yes I figured this. That's fine but I wasn't sure if they would try to convince us to apply to more schools. We have zero connections so I know chances are slim. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:44 PM Flag
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I worked at a non-TT boarding school. Not a chance in hell! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:15 PM Flag
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You have an amazing writing style :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:23 PM Flag
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NP- How? Seems pretty average to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:20 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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I think you are correct to want only a top boarding school. However, your list omits Lawrenceville and Hotchkiss and maybe even St. Andrews. These schools and some of those you list as not TT are far superior in academics and college placement than BWL. Also, no way are Trinity and Dalton back ups for anyone except maybe Obama's kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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I didn't mean that Trinity and Dalton were our backups, I meant that we would apply to them, but also some easier to get into coeds as backups (BWL, Trevor, ect.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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Makes sense. We are looking at this now from a SS with very high standards and I am surprised how excellent the academics are at boarding schools below Exeter and Andover. There really are some great places. Be a bit open minded about what is a top boarding school, especially compared to BWL, Trevor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:43 PM Flag
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Where is your DC in school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:26 PM Flag
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Dalton is a real long shot. They take a relatively small number in 9th grade compared to other coeds, and the ones I've heard of from girls' ss schools generally have siblings (boys) already at Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:53 PM Flag
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^^^ and fwiw, I would only move to a top boarding school as well. If the students at boarding school aren't very academic and focused on their grades/extracurriculars, I would worry they spend a lot of time partying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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DD is not very interested in coeds in the city, DH and I want her to apply though. We're not really expecting to get in, but thought we'd apply, because it might be a good option if she did get in. She's pretty much in love with Exeter and Deerfield right now though, so praying that she gets into at least one of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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Exeter and Deerfield are completely different. Exeter is extremely competitive academics. Deerfield is extremely preppy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:10 PM Flag
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Deerfield is also extremely competitive academically. It has the lowest admissions rate of all of the boarding schools- 12%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:07 PM Flag
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But lower SSAT's and college placement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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Not necessarily true. Depends on the year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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FWIW, our SS school placement director says academics at Deerfield are not the same level as Exeter or Andover. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:15 PM Flag
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Your SS has a placement director? Which school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:11 PM Flag
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to help dc's with high school placement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:19 PM Flag
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A K-8? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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Are you in NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:17 PM Flag
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If my DC wanted a preppy school with top academics, I'd apply to St P and Groton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:20 PM Flag
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Deerfield Academy is just as good as SPS and Groton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:25 PM Flag
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yes, but not same level as exeter or andover [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:49 PM Flag
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They're all pretty much on the same level. Kind of like comparing Dalton to Trinity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 08:05 PM Flag
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to me, bs is only worth the money if it offers an amazing education. that said, if the money is negligible to you, your dh is right that kids can get a lot from the boarding experience in and of itself. Think summer camp - beautiful, rural setting, friendships formed over late night heart-to-hearts in the dorm, a safe place to be increasingly independent. My parents would only allow me to apply to bs's that were better than my day school, and it worked out, but I think a lot of what I loved about my school would have been true at less prestigious ones as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:55 PM Flag
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I have a child who is working very hard at a boarding school not on your list. Very smart kids are challenged at the school. I don't think you and some of the above posters understand education. Teachers work hard to help kids improve (especially in the small classrooms of most boarding schools). It's fine if you don't want to apply to some schools, but don't do it on the assumption that these schools will not challenge your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:28 PM Flag
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If I hated my DC I'd consider a non-TT boarding school - my children I love to TT boarding school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:46 PM Flag
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I didn't attend boarding school and DC is in public so I have no horse in this race, but I do have a question. How do you determine a "TT boarding school"? Do they release the mean SAT scores of their graduates? Or is it more gossip and reputation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:47 PM Flag
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They release average SSAT, average SAT's and college placement lists. They also post detailed course offerings so you can see how advanced the classes are in various fields. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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Oh. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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Add Milton, Lawrenceville, Hotchkiss and St. Andrews to your list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:00 PM Flag
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Are you at C or B or S? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:01 PM Flag
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OP: Yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:58 PM Flag
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Which one? I wouldn't leave B for a "just okay" boarding school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:09 PM Flag
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Rather not say, but it's not Brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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I know families at those schools who have looked at boarding schools and then decided to stay at the ss in the city, allowing the girl to sign up for a semester or year abroad in 11th grade as the compromise. -np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 08:42 PM Flag
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Ultimately, it depends on which type of high school experience your DD wants. Might be smart to have a range of schools to have most options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:56 PM Flag
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Where does your DD want to go? What kinds of grades does she make? Does she play any sports? These schools are extremely hard to get into. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:02 PM Flag
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As of now, DD loves Exeter and Deerfield. She's made straight As since fifth grade and plays soccer and lacrosse. We know how competitive it is, but I'm praying that she gets into at least one of the boarding schools that she wants to go to, especially Deerfield or Exeter since she, DH, and I all seem to be in such agreement on them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:06 PM Flag
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Is she made straight A's at B since 5th grade, that is quite impressive since grades start in 7th. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:13 PM Flag
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Not at Brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:08 PM Flag
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OP says her daughter will be just starting a single sex school in 8th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:14 PM Flag
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I think she means moving from 7th to 8th at that school, not going to that school for just one year before applying to boarding school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:21 PM Flag
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Thanks. That makes more sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:15 PM Flag
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OP: She's been at this SS since K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 07:25 PM Flag
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I went to a TT boarding school and over the years have many friends who went to a variety of other boarding schools. IMO, while there are boarding schools that really cater to kids who are less academically inclined, not sure the ones you mention fall into this category. I know a brilliant woman who went to Taft for example and my top 15 college had many grads from Milton, Kent, Hotchkiss. I don't feel that those schools or say Lawrenceville or even Loomis would be on par with BWL in the city, which definitely caters to students who need a less academically competitive environment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 08:08 PM Flag
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Milton is really good! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:56 PM Flag
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kent? you have to be kidding me. that school is on par with bwl, trevor, etc. but it costs more because it is bs. so not worth it imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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We have a house in the area near Kent and have kids at Hotchkiss. I would say that Kent is on par with Trevor or perhaps Columbia Prep academically, but ethos-wise it's like a co-ed Buckley. Tres preppy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:07 AM Flag
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Seeing as how my DC are happily at a non-TT in NYC, my answer would be yes. Although we're not interested in boarding schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 08:09 PM Flag
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^^^Also, FYI, Taft is no walk in the park to get into or stay into. People on this board act as if the level of education falls off a cliff after the alleged TTs, and it isn't true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 08:10 PM Flag
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Taft is indeed hard to get into. Perhaps not as hard as Andover or Exeter, but it's probably a lot like Riverdale academically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:09 AM Flag
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We are applying to BS this and will not be applying to those you listed. We don't want the school that everyone thinks is a guarantee into the IVies. We want those hidden gems that have great communities, great educations, amazing art and science programs and most importantly....a good relaxed feel...stuffy isn't what we want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:45 AM Flag
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Putney perhaps or Proctor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:10 AM Flag
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We're looking at George school, Northfield Mt Hermon, and a few more. I'm just at the beginning of my research [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:01 AM Flag
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NP: Is Westtown on your list, too? Went to Quaker college and several classmates went to George and Westtown--both sound like great places. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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Yes Westtown is too. I love what I've read about both schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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There is a special quality to a Quaker education that I would love for DC to experience. I don't think it's still there at Friends Seminary, and I don't think we'll send DC to boarding school, but if we were, George and Westtown would be at the top of our list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 05:02 PM Flag
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Take a look at Milbrook. Also, I think kids board at The Masters School, which is fantastic, artsy, cool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:55 PM Flag
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dh went to a non-tt northeast boarding school. i went to a no-name midwestern public. my education was superior in many ways. but he had more opportunities, formed more lasting friendships (with teachers as well as students). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:22 AM Flag
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NP - On UB, many people have a lot of hate regarding private schools, believing that certain schools at the lower end are not worth the money. Whether or not this is based in fact, is there a similar informal "tier system", for lack of a better word, in boarding schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:10 PM Flag
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I agree with your way of thinking. TT Boarding school or stay in the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:26 PM Flag
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I feel sorry for the kids of parents who think this way. TT or bust. It's just so narrow minded [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:39 PM Flag
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Are "non-TT boarding schools" as bad as "non-TT" day schools in NYC, or is there something about the boarding school experience to make them different? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 04:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Here's hoping that the lawsuit means the whole G&T system gets dumped, or it's done completely on merit - retesting every year to get in and no sibling priority. All classes should have some gifted and some average. 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 03:20 PM Flag
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G&T is a great program - it recognizes the top 300 children entering NYC's acclaimed public education system each year by encouraging intellect and shaping the leaders of tomorrow. We should be proud such a system exists! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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i assume you are kidding? it in no way recognizes the top 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:33 PM Flag
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How does it recognize the top 300 if they hold a lottery with 1500+ kids who got 99s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:41 PM Flag
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it doesn't and never was supposed to - poster is just facetious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:15 PM Flag
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It was supposed to be a program that provided enriched education for all students that demonstrated they would benefit from it - always was the case - the artificial limit of 300 has been imposed by a system that refuses to do its job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:14 PM Flag
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Disagree - it will hold the average children back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:30 PM Flag
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Waves to PS 6 or Scarsdale Mom or RE broker [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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ps 6 has no gt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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OR from above, my point exactly. People will pay more to move there if no G&T elsewhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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Well Scarsdale just defeated their school budget for the first time since the '70s, so they are facing budget cuts: http://taxes.lohudblogs.com/2013/05/22/in-wake-of-school-budget-defeat-scarsdale-reassesses-whether-to-cut-or-dig-deeper-in-reserves/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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only fallout from the lawsuit will be that the city is forced to add more citywide seats, the WSJ asked a DOE rep why they hadn't already, the DOE responded that they would love to but there just isn't enough room - cue to 24 new non-DOE charters opened up this year alone - nothing against charters - but this no room non-sense for a school that could be ostensibly offered anywhere in city limits is a ruse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:56 PM Flag
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It's a matter of priorities. The need for additional G&T seats is a lot less important than taking care of the disadvantaged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:48 PM Flag
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they could throw a school or two at G&T without much issue, the priority seems to have gone well beyond providing alternatives to parents with bad schools (which G&T does as well) to union busting, why else would charters be placed on the UWS, Cobble Hill, Union Square and at the same time turn away hundreds of families looking for accelerated education for their children? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:13 PM Flag
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Because the need for general education is greater than G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:32 PM Flag
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np: Yes, but poster is correct. New schools go to charters. Period. The aim of this is to bust up the union. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:52 AM Flag
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Anderson tried to expand a few years ago because there was plenty of room in the building. But 2 neighboring schools, 87 and 199, took that space (which had been promised to Anderson as part of the DOE's inducement to get Anderson to leave the PS 9 bldg) for their overflow and created PS 452 .... which admits plenty of non-zoned kids every year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:49 PM Flag
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BSI, moved into a brand new building - they could have easily doubled the allocated space - instead the city created a magnet school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:54 PM Flag
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LL would have liked to move to the building where they just put ps527. If LL moved to the space, they could have added classes too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 01:39 AM Flag
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I'm all for merit, but re-resting ever year would only serve to have kids moving from school to school year in and year out - not good for schools or kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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ita and my dc has retested with 99s every year trying to get a citywide seat (in gen-ed now) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:42 PM Flag
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This is completely unfeasible, logistically and otherwise. It is also like making special ed students who attend special schools paid for by the DOE "re-test" every year to prove that they're still dyslexic, autistic or otherwise learning disabled. Where would the annual g&t "rejects" be sent when most zoned schools are already oversubscribed? Would they get guaranteed placement elsewhere? This is just a dumb suggestion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:52 PM Flag
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Agreed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:57 PM Flag
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I think that teachers should have to recommend each year or that a given child continue in G&T program. There should be the option to say "this kid is struggling and this is no longer an appropriate placement". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:09 PM Flag
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They do that at our district but it seems like the parents have the option to ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:40 AM Flag
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I don't know about retesting, but there should be a minimum grades the students need to maintain - right now once you are in at 4 you are in until 8th or 12th grade depending at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:19 PM Flag
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Have a kid at citywide. From what I can see, the school is monitoring academic progress of every student starting in K and will be forthright with parents when they think a child would be better suited elsewhere. It seems these types of transitions happen during the K year or around 4th-5th grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know how HM did in college admissions this year? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 03:03 AM Flag
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Probably Rachel went to H [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:12 AM Flag
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What is HM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:04 AM Flag
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Almost 40% into Ivy league. Signed HM mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:45 PM Flag
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Fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:16 PM Flag
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a very strong year. 15% HYPMS . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:14 PM Flag
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Noone knows yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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they all know. the one senior i know at HM is going to harvard next year. totally unconnected to HM or H, FYI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:21 PM Flag
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Not sure I follow. The student goes to HM, but you write she is unconnected to HM. Do you mean she got in to HM with no connections? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 06:01 PM Flag
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yes, thanks for clarifying. you know how everyone always assumes everyone is "connected" to get into these schools. well, in this instance, he was absolutely unconnected all around. but of course he entered the school in either MS or HS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:59 PM Flag
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Yes, the graduating class at HM is large enough where its college placements can really be explained by connections. There are connected kids there, but that has less meaning in college placements. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:51 PM Flag
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I just think they do a great job in preparing their students for college and the colleges really like HM students. Despite what you hear on this board, it really is a great and unique educational institution with a completely different founding history than any other school in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:00 PM Flag
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Meant college placements cannot be explained by connections [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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Another great year at HM. Early decision results were especially strong. Colleges want these kids because they know they are exceptionally prepared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 05:38 PM Flag
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Almost 40% into Ivy league. Signed HM mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 11:57 PM Flag
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HM consistently has the best college placements along with Brearley, Collegiate, Spence, Trinity, Hunter, Chapin and Dalton and one or two other schools. Year after year for decades these schools have had the best college placement and that is not going to change any time soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 12:06 AM Flag
[ - ] I know LREI is keeping more kids for HS this year but how did the kids who applied out do? most interested in public specialized-- 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 01:42 AM Flag
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actually a fair number of Stuy, BX Sci and tech. and a few La G... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:48 AM Flag
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what does this mean? What is a "fair" number? 2? 19? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:05 AM Flag
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A couple went to Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:49 AM Flag
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Untrue. No one is going to Dalton next year. -np [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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I know only one, but she only wanted Dalton, Trinity or Fieldston, but none of them would take her, alas, so she's staying. Nice kid, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:07 AM Flag
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Gott say I LOVED the LREI high school when I toured it last month. Impressed with the program, the discussions around the Harkness table and the kids seemed to all be engaged and happy to be there. Will be applying this fall for my dc. This school has been the most diverse I've seen so far [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:50 AM Flag
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about a quarter of the class is leaving-- mix of specialized public/selective public and a few to Avenues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 11:37 AM Flag
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LREI usually loses 30 to 40 % of rising 9th graders to other schools-- this year their retention was pretty good. A few kids leaving for social reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:22 PM Flag
[ - ] another public vs private post: my kid was at a private coed considered 2nd tier on UB-- so I don't know if tt is different. we moved to public for HS and the biggest difference is these public school kids are ambitious and passionate in a way his classmates at private were and are not. I'm seeing way more drug use among his buddies still at pvt (mostly pot). None of them are working this summer-- all my ds' new classmates at public are. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 01:37 AM Flag
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NYC public? There is a huge range of public high schools in NYC - many of them are not filled with passionate, ambitious kids. You are making sweeping generalizations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:45 AM Flag
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isn't op just sharing her experience with the diff between her kid's private and subsequent public experience? how's that a sweeping generalization? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:46 AM Flag
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I'm guessing it's a v good public, dontcha think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:08 AM Flag
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true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:45 AM Flag
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pot at private or public? working where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:55 AM Flag
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she's saying more pot at private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:59 AM Flag
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Interesting. Is this NYC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:21 AM Flag
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Our public has very few ambitious white kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:32 AM Flag
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what public? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 04:11 PM Flag
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What's was name of the private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:10 AM Flag
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Fieldston, Riverdale? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:11 AM Flag
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Good public schools are better than bad private schools, and the converse is also true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:15 PM Flag
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Aside from the top 10 private schools in NYC, the others are basically a waste of $40K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] How did LL do for middle schools this year? Last year was phenomenal. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.22.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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They hope to repeat the success of last year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:40 AM Flag
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Well did they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:59 AM Flag
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No school did as well as last year because there are more dcs than ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:08 PM Flag
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OMG, you've asked this question like 3 times already [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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And your issue is.............. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:39 PM Flag
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You're stupid and tedious. Go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:34 PM Flag
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I guess you didn't place so well!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 09:48 PM Flag
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We haven't heard, yet. We should get the numbers soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Any NEST middle school parents on? My child was accepted for sixth grade and we are trying to decide between nest and a very good district program. I am particularly interested in the amount of homework, group projects,the school culture, responses to student issues like bullying. I'm also concerned about publicized issues between the principal and teacher and whether they have a negative impact in the classroom. TIA 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.21.13, 10:58 PM Flag
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What happened with the principal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:16 PM Flag
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According to some posts and blogs the principal gave some teachers unsatisfactory ratings which in some way resulted in the teachers refusing to come to curriculum night without compensation. Teacher ratings of the principal in the NYC surveys is not good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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I don't think my ds even knows about the issues between the principal and teachers. I think the homework in 6th is the worst, but mostly because of the Algebra, and hopefully they can get rid of one poor teacher in 6th grade. I think it is a myth that NEST has more homework than other selective middle schools. I found that there is very little busy work, the homework makes sense to me even if it is reading a social studies chapter and answering questions at the end. Some dcs do homework very efficiently and some daydream and dawdle and NEST is no different. There are some group projects - I can't compare with other schools, but one thing I love is that most of the group projects are completed by the kids during school, so I don't always know when dc has one. That is the way all group projects should be, IMO, because guarantees no adult is doing it and all kids in group have to share work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:33 PM Flag
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Thanks. Do you think there is more than 90 minutes of hw/night on average? I'm concerned about balancing a commitment to competitive sports outside of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:53 PM Flag
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I would expect more and Lots of tests [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:54 PM Flag
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Is this post from someone with a child at nest? I'm really trying to sort out the myths generated by people that don't have kids there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:09 AM Flag
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I know 6th grade is the worst in hw, but plenty of the students do outside activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:58 PM Flag
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I think my kid has 1hr-2hrs at night (I'm another NEST mom, not OP), and while she doesn't do competitive sport outside school (she runs track), I think it's doable (if he doesn't have travel time in there). But really, all the good schools have a lot of homework [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:25 AM Flag
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+1. Yes, they are trying to get rid of the sixth grade math teacher who is a nightmare and sort of freaked the kids out (but the 7th grade teacher is fabulous). I think the work is pretty hard, definitely 2 grades ahead of the regular curriculum by this point, especially the math, but homework-wise, my friends with kids at Lab say it's just as heavy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:22 AM Flag
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A friend really regrets choosing nest vs lab. Insane amount of heomework is destroying her child' s interset in learning. In sixth grade regularly received 3 hrs of homework, which is much more than other schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:52 PM Flag
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I think it really declines in 7th grade. 6th grade homework seems to be lots of math and it takes too long. In 7th grade, there is math almost every day, but it is 1/2 hour for most days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:57 PM Flag
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Lab parent here. OMG Lab has ridiculous amounts of homework! I'm pissed we didn't choose Salk, which I think is the sanest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:20 AM Flag
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Really? I am a Lab parent too, and they hardly get any homework. They also get time to do it during class if they've finished other work. Some days, dc has none, but usually, there is about 30-45 min. Less than elementary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:33 PM Flag
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Just curious which homework takes your child the longest. Maybe it depends on the teacher. Do you mind sharing this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:44 PM Flag
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The teachers still care about the students even though the principal is a an asshole. It's not a perfect school, but I would let my kids go there if it were the best option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.13, 11:53 PM Flag
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The question, in my case, is what makes it the 'best' option. Our district option is highly regarded but appears to have a very different approach. I am concerned that my dc is challenged academically but also want to see him in a positive social environment and in a place where he wants to learn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:08 AM Flag
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Is there a significant difference in DC's commute? Also, is one location more or less convenient for DC's sport? Do the dismissal times differ, and if so, would this impact DC's sports schedule? We just went through the MS process, just district, and these were some of the questions we asked ourselves. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:58 AM Flag
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He would have a longer commute in general from NEST, which is why the homework load matters. Sports are in the evenings and weekends, which is why I am concerned about group projects outside of school. What time does nest let out in the afternoon? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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OR: My DC does not attend NEST, so I can't answer your question. I would email their parent coordinator. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:15 AM Flag
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there are no group projects out of school that I know of. The kids are so geographically diverse that it's not possible -- or desirable IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:27 AM Flag
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Np: it's possible with google document [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 10:51 AM Flag
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np. Our middle uses google documents too for collaborative work. IT is great. They update their share and comment on it and have discussions about each other's part online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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i meant they don't have to get together in person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 06:51 PM Flag
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I posted above. One thing about NEST is that they have very high expectations for all students and the work moves very fast. I can't speak for all the grades and students, but it seems like a particularly nice group of kids who accept all the quirks that often come with being very smart. They are funny and even a bit rebellious, and many of them are also talented in music and art. Btw, I think NEST has one of the best middle school music programs because every single kid is required to learn an instrument and most of them have never played before. Yet they sound very good just a few months in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:05 AM Flag
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^^^they also have recess every day, which also is not the case in every middle school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:07 AM Flag
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+1. It's pretty awesome. The middle school music teacher -- and art teacher are utterly brilliant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:28 AM Flag
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I love the middle school music teacher. He is completely awesome, demands a lot of the kids and gets a lot from them. And he likes them so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:57 PM Flag
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or: It's an awful commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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I would personally go with very good district program. NEST ms sounds like a nightmare from what I've heard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:12 AM Flag
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So funny. NEST ms is (arguably) the best part of the school. At least, it was when more than half the kids came in from mostly gen eds all over the city. Don't know what will happen when most of the dcs are the ones who started there in K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:55 AM Flag
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NEST mom here. I wonder too what will happen, though I think the kids in my dd's 4th grade class are pretty fantastic and interesting. I always laugh when I hear NEST described as a nightmare. It's intense and irritating sometimes, but I'm just happy that my kid can't phone it in, as she would, temperamentally, at our local gen ed. She's very sure of herself and NEST makes her realize she's got to really focus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:33 AM Flag
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I'd choose the great local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 12:30 AM Flag
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Have you asked your guidance counselor if anyone from your school has gone to NEST in the recent past? When we were wrestling with our rankings, our guidance counselor put me in touch with an "alum" family whose DC attended the MS that we were considering (which wasn't a popular choice from our school). It was very helpful to talk with this family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:06 AM Flag
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went from Friends Seminary to NEST. Best decision ever. Hoping to get our sibling in. No comparison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:59 AM Flag
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I have a current 6th grader. The workload can be pretty intense, especially in science and math. The math moves very quickly and some kids have a difficult time keeping up. There is not much hand holding for these kids -- they need to work extra hard to catch up and this can be stressful. Science is also very challenging -- many lab reports and science fair type projects during the course of the year. Nest is a great school for an intellectually curious academic type of kid. English teacher is very good too. My DC loves it but has also spent a lot of weekends working on school projects. I have been impressed with the projects assigned, which call for a lot of creativity and advanced problem solving skills. Kids are great -- some pretty nerdy, some quirky but very engaged. Principal is a cold fish,but with the exception of the cancelled curriculum night, the school seems well-run. Agree that the music program is top notch. I hear that in 7th grade the workload is much more manageable. Excellent sports teams and lots of afterschool programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:10 AM Flag
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Have kid at NEST ms; agree with everything above. 6th grade workload seemed the hardest--most projects, and math teacher really piled it on, tho he may not be there next year. (but then, people have been saying that for 3 years.) homework/projects seem to decrease in 7th/8th. My dc has never seemed overwhelmed by hw. best part of NEST is the peer group--it's a great group of kids--really no bullying, drug issues, etc. Many of the teachers are excellent; some are duds like any other school. arts program is excellent. I would say choose NEST if your dc is good at math, because the math is the hardest/most advanced. If math is dc's weakest subject, go with the district option. We agonized over our decision too, but IMHO, choosing NEST was a great choice. DC has been v happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:29 AM Flag
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meant to add: dc plays a serious sport and NEST hw has never interfered. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:25 AM Flag
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Thanks. DC is great at math and really wants to finally be challenged. But realistically he is going to be behind (a year?) in math because nest is accelerated, correct? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 02:29 AM Flag
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no. my dc came in at 6th and it was fine. there doesn't seem to be much difference btw those who have been there and those who came in for 6th grade math. mainly due to the teacher, they all struggle. however, if it's a different teacher next year, then things will be easier, i expect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:26 PM Flag
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very good analyis. Totally agree. Signed mom of 8th grader [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 03:35 AM Flag
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Another 8th grade mom: I also agree. With the exception of 6th grade math, homework has been reasonable, and the best part is watching DC gradually assuming complete responsibility for it. Love the fact there is music, art, language and recess all three years. Peer group is smart, interesting, and possibly more diverse (economically, culturally) than any other school I've encountered. Teachers are mostly fabulous. I actually am a big fan of the principal: I think she has a real vision for gifted education, though I would admit that she is not a terrific communicator, hence above mentioned problems. But I have seen her be extraordinarily kind to kids, and if you get her attention, she will listen. One caveat: in spite of the wonderful experience we've had, I'd think hard if your commute is a long one and you have a good option close to home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:22 PM Flag
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I'm not a NEST parent, but I have a friend who is. My child is at Lab. We were talking about this recently, and he said the homework load in 6th is a bit ridiculous. It has disturbed him, but his daughter seems okay with it. Sometimes it takes her 3 hours, but usually 2 including reading. My child hardly spends any time on homework and is doing well at the school. I have been surprised at how little there is, though I'm sure it will increase next year. What is your district option? Friends with kids at Baruch SP, Salk and 276 say their 6th grader usually gets about 1.5 hours of homework, though it varies. My NEST friend also says he hates the principal, but it doesn't have any bearing on his child. She is quite happy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.22.13, 01:43 PM Flag
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