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[ - ] What are some feminine, old fashioned girls names? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:33 PM Flag
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love Cecilia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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recently fell in love with Emmeline [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Charlotte, Florence (making a comeback), Beatrice, Jane, Anne-Marie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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jane [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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margret [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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joanna [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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marlene, greta, grace, margarita,...think old movie stars [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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Love Greta, but DH thinks that it's too German [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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bess, julia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Annabelle, nina, hedi, abgail, sarah, mia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Barbara, Deborah, Carole [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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hate all three of them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Victoria, Helena, Abigale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Eloise, Josephine, Susanna, Annabelle, Mirabelle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Rose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Dorothy, Dory for short? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] DB is 1+ year old, 22 pounds, 30 inches long. Too early to be forward facing in car seat? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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no, not too early, but I think you're supposed to leave them rear-facing as long as they can stand it (safer). I switched mine at 1 yr and 20 lbs just to reduce their car unhappiness [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:31 PM Flag
[ - ] Birthday gift ideas for 16-yo girl? Or ideas for sites to check? Want to spend $50-$100. TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.24.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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DO you know much about her interests? Where does she live? What is your relation to her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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She's my cousin; we're close. She lives in NJ. Normal 16-yo girl interests (shopping, basketball, David Beckham). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] My 1.5 year old is very underweight, off the charts, and does not eat very well, he takes 2 bites and then is done. I have been to a nutritionist but she was not much help. Has anyone been through this? Any advice? tia 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Did he start off small or was he on the charts and then dropped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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was on the charts but small until his 1 year appoitment when he fell off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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what does your ped say? You might want to check out Ellyn Satter's books on feeding & kids. Very helpful and she might directly address that issue (I'm sorry I don't remember specifically). My oldest has always been very small, but he was a preemie so started out that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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what are you offering??? does stomach hurt or just picky? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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I am offering everything i can think of, it's not like there is one thing that he will consistently eat, it totally just depends on the day, some days he likes something and the next day he doesnt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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mine is the same...i try and offer cheese and full fat yogurt at every meal...how many times do you have meals? every 5 or 6 hours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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He has 3 meals and 2 snacks a day--sometimes he wont even eat yogurt and cheese, and everything I feed him i try to add butter to, just to get in as many calories as possible, but he is just not getting any bigger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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have you tried to guess the calorie intake? sounds like he eats a lot. my 1.5 year old eats french toast and fruite for breakfast or an egg and waffle...for lunch and dinner he only only eats baked and breaded chicken so i puree veggies and ground the chicken and mix it together. now that it is hot we get milkshakes and ice cream 3x a week as a treat. no real regular snacks...i try to offer nothing in between breakfast and lunch and only a treat after lunch and after dinner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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let me rephrase that, he is served 3 meals and 2 snacks a day, he only actually takes about 2 or 3 bites of whatever is served to him. If i serve chicken he eats maybe 3 small pieces. i have tried ice cream but he doesn't like it. he does drink about half a can of pediasure a day though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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how long has this been going on? my son was an excellent eater until 1year too....i hate to say this but when i am desperate i give him pizza and he eats is all...he also loves english muffins with cheese. he will eat when he gets hungry. try taking away the snacks to see if he eats more at meals. when do you give the pediasure? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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we had pizza for dinner tonight, he ate about 3 pieces. Maybe taking away the snacks is a good idea. he usually has the pediasure at snack time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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try that....i also offer several courses for meals...so if he eats 3 or 4 bites or something it will add to a total of 12 bites...little chicken, pizza, cheese, yogurt...as long as he takes a little of everything it will add up. i would save pediasure for before night...or after dinner to make sure that he is hungry. good luck. i know it is hard.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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thanks so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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yes ! we have been through this ! try different flavor of yogurt (my son liked vanilla, but he didn't eat any other flavor). he also ate the Gerber fingerfood (star-shaped, I forgot the name). I also cooked a vegetable soup for him which he ate (carrots , peas, mixed up in the blender). good luck !!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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I find my ds will eat more if i switch it up constantly--he takes a few bites of one thing and then stops, but he will eat more bites if it is something new. Lots of full fat yogurt, avocado, bananas and for some reason he loves those Gerber organic sweet peas. He also likes to take sips of milk between bites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:58 PM Flag
[ - ] what did you do to improve db's gross motor skills ? db is slow in that area 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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how old is DB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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Depending on his/her age, a yoga or marshal arts class is good for improving core strength and agility. If you think he/she is really behind and you're worried about self esteem, you could enroll in physical therapy sessions. Making Milestones has good PTs (3 locations in Manhattan). They also can do a brief one time assessment just to determine how delayed he/she is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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martial arts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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almost 1 yr [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have young twins and a baby? We live in the city and so walk everywhere--how is one person supposed to transport all 3 of them? I can use a bjorn at the beginning, but what do I do when the baby gets bigger? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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getting around the city with more than 1 under 5 child is a PITA no matter what contraption you buy. I would say get the joovy, put baby in front and have one kid sit on the rear seat and the other one stand....or you could buy a triple stroller or a double with a boogy board (but that will kill your back) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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it all depends on how often you or someone is alone with 3 -- I had twins & a DD a year older. I had Valco double with the throne or whatever it is called. I ordered at BBB. I like Joovy idea if not all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Wow! how is it with young twins and a baby? i feel like it's going to be very hard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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fwiw, the joovy is really heavy. i think the valco is more maneuverable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a good web site for furniture for a little girls room? I've checked out PB and Land of Nod already... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Ikea? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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check raymour and flanigan... they carry the stanley line of furniture... or check out Stanley's own site [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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beautiful furniture but a bit out of my price range. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I tell my shy 6 year old that if a peer hits him, he should hit him back. I don't want him to be bullied. Am I nuts? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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I have a 6 yo ds and at this age, I would say same thing. Younger, no. Older have their wits on their side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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i talk my 5 yo dd to stay away from kids who hit, to put her elbows in front of her face when someone tries to invade her space. but no, not hitting back, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:25 PM Flag
[ - ] 98ERB (99 verbal and 98 performance). If we apply to 8-10 schools, how many should be TT (it's a girl and we don't care SS/coed)? How many from 2nd tier? From the rest? 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.24.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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we only applied to 2 tts on our list even though 99 erbs. dalton and trinity because we didn't want ss, and didn't want dc to commute to riverdale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Did dc get into one of those schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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had exact same score but with a ds. We applied to 9 schools. 3 TTs, the rest a combo of 2nd and 3rd tier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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How did it turn out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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he got our fc, which happened to be TT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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anxiously awaiting scores here; when did your dd take it? congrats by the way! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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4 wks. Thanks. But I don't think 98 will get a "special" look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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I don't see why not. That is an excellent, very high score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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Thanks. Of course, we are happy and proud of dd, but we'll see how this helps/not help with admission/. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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It will definitely help (btdt -- 3dcs) but of course it won't guarantee you a spot. We had a classmate in preschool last year with high scores like that (maybe not quite so high) who got shut out. Lovely kid, seemingly normal parents. Sometimes it's just a crapshoot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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What is OP's chances (if non sib) at Dalton with that score? 50/50? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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to many other variables [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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Depends on how many non-sib spots they have. Dalton likes to take sibs. They won't always take them, but will if they believe the sib can handle the work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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Dalton has the worst rep for taking sibs (only about 50% of them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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They send a letter saying that they try to accept siblings, and will so long as they believe the sib can do the work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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what else are they going to say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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They can say -- as some schools do -- that they don't have a policy of giving extra attention to siblings. That's what Horace Mann says -- no sib preference whatsoever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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no way to know, but DS non-sib got in with a 99 ERB (not x 3, I don't remember the breakdown) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Dalton accepted 6% of applicants last year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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6%? You mean for non sibs? K class is 90 kids. Then, you are saying Dalton got over 1400 applications last year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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90 / 6% = 1500 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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Holy crap, really? I thought Dalton got 1000 app'ns past year but didn't know it was 1500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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Nobody can answer this, but here's what I'd say overall - if you apply to 3-4 TT's with those scores, you probably have a 50/50 chance at ending up at a TT, but the odds are much lower if you're trying to get into one particular school. There are a lot of 99's and 98's out there who did not get into TT (and probably plenty more who didn't want TT). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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Apply to all the girls' schools you've got 3 TT there. I would also, apply to Dalton & trinity & maybe a few nice K-8 & maybe one "3rd-tier" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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We were told 8 schools to be safe with a 99x3 a two years ago, so I'd definitely do 10 now. We applied to 6 tts and 2 2nd tiers. No 3rd tiers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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What were your results from the 8 schools with your 99x3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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np: we applied to 6 with the same score (99x3) this past year and got 2 TTs and 1 2nd tier; WL at Trinity and ECFS, and pulled app from a 3rd tier we weren't crazy about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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Thanks. In retrospect, not sure we ever had a chance at schools we ranked below "Top 3." PSD probably spilled the beans to schools low on our list. One admit was low on our list but never returned PSD's call - so didn't know. If knew, prob wouldn't have made offer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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Dc got into 2 tts (inc fc), wl at 2 tt, ding at 2 tt, wl at 1 2nd tier, ding at the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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we are applying to 5-6 girls school and 5-6 coeds. mostly tt and 2nd tier. dd got 99x3. will do public if nothing pans out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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DF with son who scored 96 applied to only 5 coed schools and was SO. Five is too few even with a 99 unless you are okay with your zoned school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] A friend invited a friend of hers (that I don't really care for, nor am I close to her) to my home for a playdate? I just find it rude... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.24.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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totally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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what should I do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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This time, you let it slide, but if she pulls it again, be ready for the immediate response, "perhaps we should go to your place instead? I've always thought your (living room, den, eat-in-kitchen, etc) was more conducive to (whatever plans you thought would be nice for the playdate, crafts, cupcake baking, going bananas without neighbors complaints, etc). Does 11 sound good? I'll bring the snacks/drinks. See how she likes the venue/guests being foisted back on her.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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Thanks, I'm thinking, whats one more Mom and 2 kids (I already 4 Moms and their kids coming, etc..) Truthfully, I would have invited a close friend of mine over versus this chick, if I really wanted 5 Moms over, etc.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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It is rude an ver high school musical [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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very witchy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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More like the B word!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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More like clueless. No boundaries or sense of decorum/etiquette? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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i would have said no. tactfully of course but said no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] I am getting divorced in NY. I will have custody (dh w/ visitation every other weekend and wednesdays). My parents live in NH. Will I be able to take dd there when ever I want so long as dh gets his visitation? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure that you can take them anywhere you want in the US during your time. You probably need his consent to travel outside the country, but domestic travel is fine. He might petition the court for the right to stop you, but he'd likely need a very good reason to get an order preventing you from visiting your parents with the kids in NH. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] Sorry but back in the day my post on the granite counter/radon connection would have inspired 2 pages of debate. What happened to my UB? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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such a bummer. it's like it exploded. i sometime go over to the copy cat of ub but it's no better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Nah. Its summer. I urge you to re-post this in late Fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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THe world's gone soft. What can you say. FWIW, I always mistrusted Granite; looked fishy to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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