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[ - ] Just ran into someone whose kid went to pre-school with mine (she lives in the nabe so I've seen them occasionally over the years). Her dc went to a tt; mine to public (g&t, then specialized high). Turns out they are both going to the same very, very good college. To be frank, over the years I've been very envious her, how she and dh have enough money to send dcs private. But now I feel pretty darned good! I know this is shallow, and that her kid probably had a lovelier, more "handmade" education and probably met some super-connected people who will help him in the future, but heck, the truth is, our kids are going to wind up at the same place. It's really an interesting feeling. 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.24.13, 04:10 AM Flag
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That's awesome and it validates what I believed all along..parenting really is the other 1/2 of a child's academic success. I went to a state college and a food chunk if my college dorm-mates were students from Stuyvesant, Cooper Union, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech- and I remember feeling like absolute crap when I got rejected from Stuy...lol. Seriously, it's not where you come from but where you are going that matters. You should celebrate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:18 AM Flag
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^^ good chunk (not food chunk)- damn autocorrect lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:19 AM Flag
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You lost me at "nabe". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:18 AM Flag
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Um, I think that's pretty common slang. But maybe you think that makes OP too public schoolish? God I love UB! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:28 AM Flag
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OR - And I love public schools! But can't stand nabe. It needs to go on the 'made-up words you can't stand' post. Tweens speak like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:32 AM Flag
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I think only tweens from the 1980s talk like this! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:29 AM Flag
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I was lost at nabe, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:52 AM Flag
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Well, methinks you're pretty easily lost then. Or did I lose you at methinks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:59 AM Flag
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"Methinks" sounds retarded and like you are trying too hard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:15 AM Flag
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and me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:55 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 06:14 AM Flag
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she won't have super connected people from private k-12. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:20 AM Flag
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I dunno, I went to Dalton in the 80s and I sheepishly admit that some of my classmates came from really connected families. I got my first job, at a network news show, through by best friend's dad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:31 AM Flag
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that's pretty sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:27 AM Flag
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Why is that sad? That's the real reason that ivy league educations are important, for example, not the actual education (there are fabulously credentialed professors at even midlevel colleges these days). Networking and connections are why white umc men dominated the world for so long, and why it's great that ivy league schools now are so diverse. Those kids also deserve to make contacts. You're kind of naive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:39 AM Flag
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no, i went to an ivy. the connections you get there are mostly that recruiters only recruit from those kinds of places, not that i knew time warner's ceo's son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:29 AM Flag
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Well, you must be in a field where they recruit, like Wall Street or a corporate job. If you're in the media or a creative field, knowing people who can get you internships or entry level jobs is crucial. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:51 AM Flag
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Your dc should be proud of herself/himself. As for you, it is shallow, but as long as you acknowledge that, then I don't think feeling that way is hurting anybody. But just remember: you probably wasted a lot of energy over the years feeling envious when you should have just let it go. And if things hadn't turned out the way they did, you'd still feel envious. If you have another dc, don't repeat that cycle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:27 AM Flag
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OP: you're really wise for a UB person! I thought those same things myself, I mean, what would have happened if my kid hadn't done so well academically? DC would still have been awesome. I wasted a lot of years feeling bad and now I realize that was idiotic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:28 AM Flag
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Not to harsh your mellow, and I really do hope for the best for your dd, but just because they ended up at the same college doesn't mean they'll have the same experience while they're there or that they will have similar outcomes afterward. BTDT as a student from a mediocre educational background who ended up at a top college. I was simply NOT prepared for a lot of the college coursework, and I often struggled. My classmates who had always gone to top schools had a breadth and depth to their pre-college education that mine didn't come close to. I'm sorry to sound so negative. I hope your dd's experience is better than mine was, and you're right to be proud of her and feel good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:27 AM Flag
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I get what you're saying, but this doesn't mean that op's dc will face the same challenges. at all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:36 AM Flag
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OP: That may have been your experience, but my kid didn't have a mediocre educational background. DC went to a specialized high, is a concert level musician and plays a varsity sport. And we took the money we saved by not scrimping to send dc to private and went all over the world with him. I think dc will do just fine at college. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:44 AM Flag
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IA. You can get a deep and rich education w/o going to private, though nobody's denying that it comes easier through a private education. I'm sure your dc will do great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:41 AM Flag
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OP: well, I think it probably is easier, if you get a TT private education, and I admitted up front that there is a part of me that always felt bad that we couldn't afford it. But fwiw, my kid just laughed when I admitted that recently. He has lots of friends at tts, and he's considered the model of coolness the true intellectual. They tend to follow his lead, think he's the maestro. I may have all sorts of insecurity about it, by he has none of that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:53 AM Flag
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np: I know what you're saying, I went to Yale from a crappy public high school and I was underprepared. But by late in freshman year, I had caught up, and that experience -- really pulling myself together -- shaped me forever. I now am never spooked by challenges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:47 AM Flag
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You lost me at "harsh your mellow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 07:46 AM Flag
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me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 07:47 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 07:47 AM Flag
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The post beggars te question: what pre-Schiller? It seems to me, they did something right there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:38 AM Flag
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Let me try again. The post begs the question: what preschool was it? They seem to be doing something right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:38 AM Flag
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OP: Let's just say it WASN'T a "tt" pre-school! I have no idea where the other kids wound up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:50 AM Flag
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I would feel the same way! That is awesome! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 04:42 AM Flag
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Congrats!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 05:38 AM Flag
[ - ] how about this--middle school placement, happy or not. I'll start: Salk, happy 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.24.13, 01:16 AM Flag
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Baruch. not sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:18 AM Flag
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School of the Future, delighted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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sp? you will love it. it's a hidden gem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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Are you going to appeal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:22 AM Flag
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ESMS so happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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Wagner, happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:19 AM Flag
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tompkins sq --relieved [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:20 AM Flag
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is that SP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:15 AM Flag
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it is, but happy with many aspects of the school that are not SP specific. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:25 AM Flag
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good to know. what do you need to get into it? just the state tests of 3 or 4? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:20 AM Flag
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To be considered for the SP program you needed a 3.0 or above on Math and ELA this year (next year may change). I don't know what the "inside" cutoff is. Last year some people who put Wagner SP third choice were offered a spot. I don't know about this year. We put it as first choice (with medium/high 4's) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:31 AM Flag
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thanks. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:33 AM Flag
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you are welcome - you too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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I was told 3rd choice two years ago - only second choice last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:42 AM Flag
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I know at least one DC who put Wagner SP third and got it this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:16 AM Flag
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ICE very happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:29 AM Flag
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Salk, happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:31 AM Flag
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where is dc now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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hoping to see you next year! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:36 AM Flag
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Salk, happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:15 AM Flag
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Lab, very happy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:42 AM Flag
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Congrats, loved that school. Did you rank it 1st or 2nd? Most DC I know who got it this year put it 2nd, but are v. pleased. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:59 AM Flag
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thanks! ranked it 1st. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:21 AM Flag
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Loved the principal and the curriculum, but wasn't confident that DC had strong enough math for their assessment. Should be a great experience for DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 03:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Applying from private school to public middle schools--what kind of CTP4 scores (4th grade) are required to be considered for the selective middle schools? Which category matters -- national or independent? And do they care about all subtests, or just some of them? Thanks 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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I'd think in that situation, national would be the big concern. And private school kids should be up there in the high 90s on every subtest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:42 PM Flag
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Any idea how to find out the cutoffs? Just call the schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:36 PM Flag
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not every school uses these. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:49 PM Flag
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You need to ask the schools. There won't be hard cutoffs for those scores, and most don't even have cutoffs. The selective ones usually have their own tests and interviews which they rely on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:27 PM Flag
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Thx. Just in case anyone else is interested, Delta's website indicates that it would expect an average percentile score of 90 or above on the 4th grade standardized test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:27 AM Flag
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I read recently that anderson requires a 93 minimum score [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:28 AM Flag
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np--The CTP4 tests are harder than the state tests. (At least, they are harder than the old tests.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:03 AM Flag
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OP: sorry, it was the insideschools site that said 90 average, and they were referring to the CTP-4's. Delta's site says you need a score of 1412 on the public school test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:28 AM Flag
[ - ] if you could pick any of these three for kindergarten for a girl: Trinity, Horace Mann or Dalton...which and why? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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trinity. i am fan of traditional education and strong values. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:38 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:53 PM Flag
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Lol. At first, I thought this was for a name and was flabbergasted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:39 PM Flag
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you dont want to name your daughter horace? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:40 PM Flag
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horice sounds ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:48 PM Flag
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Her name is Gorge Culvert [ Reply | More
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Bright Horizons [ Reply | More
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Trinity [ Reply | More
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None [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:09 PM Flag
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Dalton, love that it's progressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:46 PM Flag
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Really like their K program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:16 AM Flag
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Actually, Dalton in K really doesn't do much different tha other schools. Great marketing, but not a lot of different substance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 02:44 AM Flag
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Trinity - a bit less flashy than the others and more of a Christian/Jewish mix. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:44 PM Flag
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Trinity, slutty girl....HM, Jewish girl....Dalton, Jewish slutty girl... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 10:54 PM Flag
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Gee, that's helpful. And so insightful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:14 AM Flag
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Why are you asking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:18 PM Flag
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It totally depends on the kid. For us, Horace Mann, as we like the campus and a more traditional program, but IF you had the choice, you couldn't really go on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:31 PM Flag
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Don't wrack your heads over this post. You won't ever have this choice. If you only apply to these three school, you should be comfortable with you local public school. Order of difficulty to get in ranging from ain't going to happen to impossible. Trinity, Horace Mann, Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 01:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know how Marymount did in college admissions this year? 18 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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You clearly have issues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 07:56 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
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This whole post is disgraceful. Why would anyone waste their time on this site? Does this kind of nastiness make you happy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 07:59 PM Flag
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+1. It's actually sad that people have such a reserve of nastiness within them. It's all so silly, because is is quite obvious that most people criticizing schools have a specific agenda in mind. This forum should be for people who want unbiased information regarding schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 07:59 PM Flag
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Agree..the nastiness just reflects badly on that responder. I don't mind questions that come from curiosity but not snottiness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.13, 12:17 AM Flag
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Family in my building said "ok". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:20 PM Flag
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More to Ivy than any other school in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:15 PM Flag
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More than Brearley? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:24 PM Flag
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More than Brearley, Horace Mann or Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody releasing a spot for K at any privates if they get a g&t offer? If so, where? 18 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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"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
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Releasing at TT to go to Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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Releasing at Brearley to go NEST - so excited! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:22 PM Flag
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Gave up spot at Riverdale to go to gen ed down the block. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:17 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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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? 10 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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Totally diff game--way more 99s, 98s this year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 11:32 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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I think you have chance to get in PS33. [ Reply | More
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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). 23 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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Which gen ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 08:39 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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Crazy in the sense that people don't rank TAG 1st (hopefully) or just an odd order? TAG and LL are the most convenient geographically, and I really liked TAG. I ranked it over LL because I want to be able to move out of the district, and I thought Anderson was ok, but not amazing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 07:57 PM Flag
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^^Also, I work blocks away from TAG and my kid has an epi pen and nut allergies. TAG has a full service nurse's office so I would feel more comfortable sending him there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 08:05 PM Flag
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got it. but you may be surprised. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 09:02 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. 74 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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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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Thx.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 07:22 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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Yes both of those are on our list...thx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.13, 07:27 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
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