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[ - ] anyone on? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:49 AM Flag
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yes, we're lurking, but here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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11215 here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:52 AM Flag
[ - ] I am 41 & have gained some weight in the past yr & for the first time it has all gone right to my middle. Why? Now I am doing ab exercises & working out, but what else would you do? I had twins 3.5 yrs ago, does that make it easier for fat to go to my belly? AAArgh. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.25.08, 01:07 AM Flag
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i would do pilates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:48 AM Flag
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great idea. i love pilates. any foods/vitamins that I should eat or avoid? (Aside from the obvious ones.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:47 AM Flag
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Pilates won't burn the fat--you have to do cardio and lots of it. Building muscle will help boost your metabolism, but you won't lose the fat without cardio. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Lots of cardio - ab exercises won't help until you burn away the fat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:45 AM Flag
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hormonal changes, more weight in ab area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:51 AM Flag
[ - ] dh friends with a married co-worker. she is good looking but then again so am i (whatever dont crucify me). do i have right to tell him to stop being friends with her. i think yes. married men dont need female friends. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:05 AM Flag
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i am with you - but you will sound insecure to your husband. i wouldnt say anything. never let DH "see you sweat" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:06 AM Flag
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how sad is that. known him over 20 years. meet young. we know eachother too well. and i have poor impulse control with my anger and jealousy. how do you elevate your relationship when you are always playing games [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:08 AM Flag
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np: How do you elevate your relationship if you don't learn to trust your partner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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What? Why can't men and women be friends? That is the silliest thing I've ever heard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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This is is really controlling and insecure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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a dh: You have a right to tell him how you feel. He has a right to behave like an adult. This includes making adult decisions, like who his friends are. If the man you married is trustworthy -- you need to trust him. If not -- you both need to work on this. (I would add though, do you think he should have a right to veto who your friends are?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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My husband is friends with all sorts of women, always has been. He is a great guy who is quite clear that he wants me and only me. I can't imagine objecting to him having a friend of any sex, color, religion... That's just juvenile. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I think if it really bothers you that you should tell your husband that his relationship makes you uncomfortable. Tell him you respect his relationship with others, but you would prefer if he didn't spend a lot of time with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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does he go out with her one on one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:52 AM Flag
[ - ] psychic mom? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:00 AM Flag
[ - ] what are your favorite books in regards to disciplining a 5 YO? TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:42 PM Flag
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Not really discipline, but How to Talk so Your Kids Listen and Listen so YOur Kids Talk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Dark Knight appropriate for 5 and 7 yo? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:53 PM Flag
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No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:01 PM Flag
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do you really need to ask this question? geesh! my 5 YO still watches care bear movies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:38 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:45 AM Flag
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Space Chimps instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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I just saw it. DO NOT take your kid. There are MANY examples but I'll give you one: The Joker holds a knife in a guy's mouth and very slowly tells the guy the story about how when Joker was a boy his drunk father sliced the corners of his mouth open to create a smile. DO NOT take your five year old! TONS of violence, scary characters....don't take the 7 year ld either. Seriously, I'm 35 and it was hard for me to process. It's 3 hours long, it's very intense, it's loud, it's violent, the plot is hard to follow, one guy gets his face half burnt off and they show it....don't take your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:13 AM Flag
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So I can expect a dozen strollers at my local theater in Brooklyn. (The parents don't bring the toddler so much as allow him/her to come with 7 yo brother... I am amazed at how many kids I see in really adult oriented R movies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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It's a bit of a problem for my 4th grader because it seems she's the only one in her class not allowed PG13 movies. I don't think we're prudes but jeeze, they're PG13 for a reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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if you are a shitty parent, sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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its a great flick to permanently damage you kids. so if that's the plan - go twice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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Yes. While a fantasy movie, it's a good glimpse into how the world actually operates. I'd also reccomend "Requiem for a Dream" "American Psycho" and "Bamboozled" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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I LOVE the chapter in American Psycho (the book, not in the movie) where Patrick forced a girl to get an abortion, drives her to the clinic in a limo, refuses to go in and then buys a bunch of baby toys and puts them in the backseat for her when she gets out and then gets dropped off to go to Aspen while she's getting the abortion...hysterical! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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How about A Clockwork Orange and The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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No. Too violent and too loud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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go to the "Exorcist" "Dark Knight" double feature. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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op--THANKS EVERYONE. my ex took our 5 and 7 yo when they were at his moms visiting bc all the other cousins wanted to see it--all much older that my 5 and 7 yo. he thinks i am being crazy bc i am pissed about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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I would be livid beyond belief. This movie is INCREDIBLY violent. There was not a single child in the theater when I saw it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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hahahaha. that's hilarious. then go "indie" and show them "House of 1,000 Corpses" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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My parents took me to see "Live And Let Die" when I was really young and I had nightmares about Jaws and explosions for YEARS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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O.M.G. NOOOOOOOO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Not trying to jump on you, but what from the ads or trailer make you think for a second that it would be appropriate for those ages...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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op--sorry..see above. I would never take them...ex dh did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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sorry to hear the ex sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.11.08, 08:55 AM Flag
[ - ] how is a 93 ERB? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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It's OK. Won't get you into tt unless connected, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Here is an observation: all women who attended all-women's colleges(even if it was 20 or 30 years ago) are all crazy (more vicious, more defensive, more competitive) in the same way. This holds true even if they attended college 10, 20 or even 40 years ago. Yay or nay? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:14 PM Flag
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The only way to respond appropriately to this is to be defensive. Everyone woman in my family went to women's colleges and we don't have a lot in common except being related and being successful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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i'm sorry. i have had bad and strange experiences with women who went to women's colleges that i have never had with other women. they are super intelligent, competent, gracious, etc. until that moment when they sense something in me (what, I dont know) - then everything swerves into this strange, defensive competition (?? or something, i don't know what). they are very quick with undermining comments, veiled insults, etc. and i am not always sure if they realize that they are suddenly being unkind. it feels like some sort of defense mechanism that switches on automatically. i have ONLY had this problem with women who went to women's colleges. i am not saying they are all like this - but the experiences i have had all had the same "flavor" in that i didn't quite understand what where they were coming from. they are also verrryyy free with dirty looks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:27 PM Flag
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sounds like the problem is with you. i have had exactly the opposite experience. ALL the women i have met from women's colleges have been intelligent and supportive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 11:49 PM Flag
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So, you are talking about what, 2 women. And how about all the women you've met who you have no idea where they went? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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Nay. A great diversity of personalities go to woman's colleges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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well, my one of my best friends with to MHC and the other to Smith and I went to Hollins. I wouldn't describe any of us that way, in fact, the total opposite! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:35 AM Flag
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Not at all. THe exact opposite actually [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:24 AM Flag
[ - ] i really am not trying to get flamed...but wonder if you get comments on how great your child is (at school, camp, socially, etc.) and you don't necessarily see it - from a social perspective or testing (ERB, etc.) or is this normal? feel badly for not thinking hte same... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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We aren't in NY so the super scrutiny & ERB stuff doesn't apply. But I will say that my oldest is very tough to parent at home. But all reports from the outside world are that he's fantastic. He is a model student at school. Extra classes he's taken he's extremely focused and diligent. Never sassy. I know that he acts up at home because he feels safe with us and is testing limits. But it's frustrating sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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thanks for the response and not flaming...that all makes perfect sense. and agree that dd probably does it in her safe environment at home but it can be confusing as a parent...especially in this crazy environment (NYC). i am proud of her and her personality but she is a tough kid...especially as i notice my 2nd has a easier personality to deal with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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Yeah, we're not dealing w/ the nutty NYC thing (though where we are can be slightly intense--lots of money & educated, smart, successful people around). My second is all around a lot easier than my first and I think the world is also an easier place for her--she's more verbal, outgoing, less sensitive, less quirky. I love them both so much, but I do hold my breathe sometimes hoping DS holds it together out there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:37 PM Flag
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I can totally related to this post. My child who gets "rave reviews from the public" is very high maitnenance, stubborn, and whiny at home. Others see him as easy, go with the flow, and compliant. I belive it is true that kids save their most challenging behavior for those they know who love them b/c they feel safer with parents. Also FWIW I was SHOCKED by my kid's high ERB/SB/OLSAT scores (but still do not think he is a genius, just think he really tries to please others) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:23 AM Flag
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my child is the other way - in all walks of life except school dc is great and gets raves. At school, he is a nightmare and teachers hate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:56 AM Flag
[ - ] I am depressed. I feel like an inept mom. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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ah, c'mon, you are probably great!!! we moms (and women in general) need to pat ourselves on the back more often. look at everything you do and juggle! you have THE most important job in the world - that of a parent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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why do i feel like i don't know what i am doing ? i am tired. my house is a big mess. i have to do laundry, childproof, purge all my junk ...i am so tired. my db hasn't met appropiate milestones for her age.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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None of that stuff makes you an inept mom. I'm sure you're great. And the milestone stuff is very, very general, and nothing to do with your parenting anyway, My house looks like a cyclone hit it, but what makes me an inept mom is my lack of patience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:54 PM Flag
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who cares about mess, laundry, and childproofing. The worry about your dd you should address soon and find out that she is probably fine. Are you depressed (How's your sleeping eating?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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i am skipping meals b/c i can't balance taking care of db and me and dh. if i do find the time to eat, i make a quick sandwich no veggies or fruit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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you should see about treatment, maybe? how old is db? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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oh, almost a year? That is still early, so I wouldn't worry too much, but do listen to your instincts if you want to get her evaluated. How is your marriage? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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ok. some frustrations with dh's family [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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i keep on hearing that all kids are different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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yeah, very true. I think most physical milestones are not too important [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:08 PM Flag
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at dd's 9 month checkup, she was advanced in receptive skills but behind in gross motor skills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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np: how old is DD? The milestone stuff varies so much. My oldest was late w/ everything--partly a function of being a preemie but in large part due to his temperment and personality. But he eventually walked, spoke, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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almost 1 yr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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Hang in there. I'm not trying to patronize you at all, but try to relax a little. I know with my first I was not as relaxed, more concerned about everything, pretty hard on myself. I'm more relaxed w/ #2 and it helps all around. On the milestones--it's great that her receptive skills are strong--that's so important. The motor stuff can develop later. And you know, if you need to get her help down the road it's available. It's not the end of the world. My oldest ended up needing speech therapy from age 2-5. Hang in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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thanks . i need to go to bed. this is db#1. i see kids her age and i start doing the comparison. db is definitely behind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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Try not to compare. So hard I know, but it doesn't help. My oldest didn't walk until very late. Was very, very quiet. Very clunky in his movement. Not an adventuresome sort at all. He's 6 now and great--handsome, bright, active. My second is on the opposite end of things--very, very quick with everything, extraordinarily verbal and showing crazy cognitive skills. It's just different. They are both precious. If I had compared him to a kid like her when he was little I would have been bummed. Just love what's great about your DD, talk to her, etc. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF (it doesn't help her if you don't) and keep up the good work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:24 PM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:40 PM Flag
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this is good advice. I think you are more worried about yourself than her, maybe appropriately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:19 PM Flag
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i should remember that the ped says db was at 1 yr level in regards to the receptive skills... i hear what ppl say , db is not doing this or that yet ? ..makes me crazy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:21 PM Flag
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I'm a crappy mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:52 PM Flag
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ok, you can join my club [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:02 PM Flag
[ - ] xpost: Was going to take an airport bus to LaGuardia, but was looking at the M60 route and schedule. It's just as convenient to get to, officially takes less time. Any reason not to? Might just take a cab anyway, but if I decide to go with mass transit.... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.24.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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We do--it's been fine. Can you carry your luggage OK? Lots of flight attendants on the rides we've taken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:49 PM Flag
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^^^Luggage won't be a problem. It's just me and ds: one wheeled duffle and a couple of backpacks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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used to do it pre-kids when I was in grad school and had no money. sometimes miss the days when I was less encumbered. now car seats, toys, electronics etc, we take a car service. can afford it now too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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We're traveling light, so I think we'll go for it. Thanks for answering [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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YW! FWIW, I always enjoyed it. Often not crowded, get to see Queens, and feels very safe compared to some taxi rides I have had. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:02 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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Cool. Maybe we can afford an extra dinner out for the cab fare we'll save! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Here is my dream educational plan for my ds who is 3.5 yrs currently: Anderson for K-8, then on to Trinity. What are the chances? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.24.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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slim to none [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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any statisticians out there care to crunch the numbers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:31 PM Flag
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Well, there are about 50 K spots each year, some taken by siblings, and thousands of hopefuls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:33 PM Flag
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what about part b of the plan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:45 PM Flag
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50 spots for a 1000 kids with 99s, so 5% chance. for HS at trinity, they have 60 spots. not sure how many applicants, or the odds that an anderson kid will have a chance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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There were not 1,000 99s. There were 450 this year, and many did not rank A as their first choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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How many students from Anderson have gone onto Trinity? Usually public students continue in public and private, in private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:36 PM Flag
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So not true.50% of PS 6 kids go to private school starting in 6th. I know Anderson and Hunter kids who ended up at Trinity, Horace Mann, St. Thomas Choir School, Dalton etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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I repeat, usually kids in public school continue in public and kids from private schools usually continue in private. I'm skeptical about your 50% of PS 6 students going on to private school in 6th grade because there are not many spots for this grade. Do they all go to the hill schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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Don't you have to start St. Thomas at 3rd or 4th grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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do you mean Riverdale, Horace Mann, etc???? if you don't believe me, check it out. my DCs went to PS 6 and we are thinking of boarding schools as an option later [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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Where can I get the statistics for where PS 6 students go for 6th grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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np: I think ps6 has lots of private SOs. Many wealthy people who could easily afford private. so it is the norm among these families to try for private at the next entry point. UWS school families are much more likely to stay public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:04 PM Flag
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I went to boarding school and am considering sending my dc there in 9th or 10th grade if it seems like a good fit and is financially viable; happy to go public til then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:32 AM Flag
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This is absurd. If these are the kids that were shut out for K, there is no way they all get in for 6th. Middle school admissions are far more competitive for the kids than K admissions, and most schools only take star kids at that poin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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I also have to doubt the 50% number. Friend in office tried applying out from 5th grade at PS 6 this year and was shocked at how few private spaces there were available. Found the only schools with more than a few spaces at 6th grade were HM, Riverdale, and Trevor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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Friends adds a class (around 20 kids) for 6th grade also. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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This is a completely bullshit number. PS6 is a pretty large school, and graduates more kids than there are spots in privates for 6th grade. No way half of their kids go private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I have seen posts here about Anderson kids going to Trinity, HM, and Brearley recently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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Call them if you want to know. They're actually friendly and helpful there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 12:55 AM Flag
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she would sound like a freak asking this question with a 3.5 yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Were there really 1000 kids with 99? I thought I'd heard 225 99s and that there were 1000 qualifying for citywide with 97/98/99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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np: There were 450 99s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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please cite source [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 03:44 AM Flag
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Dept of Education announced it after applications were due. I think it was actually 449 99%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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np; I believe it. Some 50,000 kids took olsat. Many were prepped with KTSS or whatever. BSRA was available online. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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So cute. Welcome, oh clueless one. It just doesn't work that way. I predict that a year from now you will be coming here telling us that you are moving to the burbs b/c ds had a "bad tester" and missed the A cutoff by 1 point. He'll be accepted to mulitple TT's, but you are concerned about the privileged lifestyle influences, so you are rejecting them & you're really excited about moving to Summit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone take ativan for anxiety? Are there any side effects? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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i do. it's helped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Wishing HCHS would post their 2008-09 admissions cutoff. Too hard to calculate a number for 90th percentile with this year's bizarre testing outcomes. 39 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.24.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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what was bizarre about the testing outcomes? Is this 5th grade, btw? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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yes. State shifted (over past few years) cutoff for level 4 to top 4% instead of 10%. This increased the number of kids in level 3 and blurred the 90% line, which determines HCHS testing eligibility. This year a child needed to score no more than one question 'wrong' to stay in level 4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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That happens every couple of years. Never affects the number testing for Hunter. Top 10% still remains about the same population. The standardized tests are always graded on that crazy curve. Top 10% will always be top 10%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:12 AM Flag
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Right. But the state does not give a top 10% cutoff number. You have to wait for HCHS to announce it. It varies every year but is usually easier to suss out because the top 10% aligns better with the level 4 cutoff. Not so this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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np - So you're not saying that the kids who deserve to be considered for Hunter HS won't be - just that you can't figure it out before they announce the cut-off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Exactly. Some years double fours have not been enough whereas last year, and some others, a high three on one test (English I think) was sufficient to qualify. The state numbers (700-800) have to be crunched by HCHS, which invites the top 10% to test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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NP: Is that really true? I have to be skeptical since my dc scored 4s on both 5th grade ELA and Math tests this yr (not really a VBA), but I assumed it wasn't all that uncommon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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Well, it used to be more common than it is now. Look at the state charts for specific info but the level 4 english score cutoff has risen to narrow that group to less than 5% of testers. Can't figure out why but it's a fact. Your child will certainly qualify for testing. She'll bring a letter home from school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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It's always nice to be considered, but likely will not bother unless we hate her middle school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Where's that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Great, it's best if people who aren't interested don't clog the process for those who are! 2000 kids are invited to test for 120 spots. You'll make it 1999. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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IMO this is actually more about high school - and not worrying about HS admissions - than it is about middle school. But of course, you and dc can definitely not apply! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Usually people who say they're not applying actually are. Just saving face if it doesn't work out. Understandable but transparent on testing day when those parents & kids are in line with you outside the building. Then they say they won't go even if they get a spot. Then you see them on new students' day... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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np: it looks like for Math, you would need a high 4 since there are so many dcs who got 4s this year. My dc got two 4s but I don't think dc is going to make the [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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^^ Math cut-off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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As I originally posted - it would be nice if HCHS would just announce it already! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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I know. I have gone through the state education website to see if there is any way to figure out the percentiles, but have not been able to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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What's a VBA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Does anyone know when HCHS usually posts this? Has anyone more obsessed than me called them to ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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They'll post it when they get around to it. It's only a priority to a very narrow subset and is not crucial to their educational mission to get this info out any sooner than late Fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Last year: 705 ELA, 732 Math but this year will be different so if your kid is in the 700-750 range on either test, it's an unknown for a while yet. Above 750 on both tests seems to be a safe bet you'll be invited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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This year's Math seemed to be easier - more 4s, so cutoff will probably be higher. The ELA this year was harder, so cutoff will probably be lower. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Not so, there were far fewer level 4 students this year. Go look at the state data. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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Really, for Math? That would be good news - will check that out. At our school it seemed like there were way more 4s this year in Math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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Not clear to me whether HCHS looks at top 10% in NYC or statewide. Your school is too small a catchment to judge by. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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They look at statewide percentiles, from what their website says. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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That's not true for Math, at least for NYC - 21% of 5th graders got 4s last year, and 25% got 4s this year. Is it different statewide? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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Where are you getting those numbers??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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From the DOE website - here's the link to the Excel file. http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/Reports/Data/testresults/2008/math/Excel/Math%20City%20by%20Grade%202008.xls [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Just realized I'm wasting a beautiful day. My original statement remains. I look forward to HCHS posting. Speculation is just that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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ok fine, I am going back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Where is the state data comparing state 5th grade math results from 2007 to 2008? Can't find this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Go to the link she specifies above. 25% of kids score Level 4 in Math 2008 but only 4.3% score Level 4 in ELA, hence the need for HCHS to draw that bright white line!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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this is just city data - can't find statewide data. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/YearlyTesting/TestResults/default.htm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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They posted this years cutoffs: Total Reading / ELA: NY State Test: ?701 Scaled Score or ?90th Percentile Total Mathematics: NY State Test ?744 Scaled Score or ?90th Percentile http://www.hchs.hunter.cuny.edu/index.php/admissions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.25.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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anybody? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.28.08, 05:48 AM Flag
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Well, dc made the ELA cut-off but not the math (looks like you could only get one question wrong on the math and make cut-off). Oh well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.28.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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