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[ - ] c,mon thought on PS 198.... 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] If you asked someone where her dc will be going to for kindergarten, and that person says one of the TTs, do you think in the back of your mind "oh, one of those moms.." and judge her? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Nope, if I asked, I wanted to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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what is tt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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if she says the name of a school, no. if she actually said, "one of the tt's" then you bet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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nobody would say that IRL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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I never ask, but people ask me. if they do, i might ask. I rarely think much except that they got in somehow. big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:36 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know of a company in NYC that will monogram items you already have? I have a set of my grandmother's linens and was thinking they would look great with a monogram, but when I googled, only found companies that put logos and names of corporate or sports stuff. TIA 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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they will do monograms too. Also look under embroidery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I'll check under embroidery. Didn't seem like these companies handled delicate items. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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there's a place in southampton that will do custom ones -- i can't remember the name... but you can ship it there.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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It's East Hampton and it's called "The Monogram Shop." Also try mrsmonogram.com -- might be able to place a "special order." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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yep -- that's it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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in the citicorp center on 53rd, there is a booth that will do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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can you use those really fine-tip sharpie markers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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curious: are you going to monogram them with your initials or hers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Seriously - how much income do you need to cover 7, 8, 9k. in monthly housing costs? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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at least $200,000 but I would think even more than that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] Would you ever spend $5-8 on party favor for your DCs birthday. I am having a hard time because I want to get something the kids will use and not a bunch of little things that will get thrown away. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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I did [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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for how many kids? I probably would, I like to give nice things not a bunch of crap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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its going to be 15 kids. I know it's not ideal and I would prefer not to spend, but it means maybe DH and I don't go out to dinner one Sat. when we normally would. What did you end up giving? DD is turning 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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my DD had a pajama dance party for 5th and I gave out...rubby ducks, m & m's (dd's choice!), mixed CD of dance party music and some funky craft I found at Michaels spent about $3.50 each- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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Probably not. I would have the kids decorate cupcakes or cookies and take them home as a the favor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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op here - I know, it seems sort of silly and I have spent WAY too much time thinking about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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We bought nice puzzles ($6 ea) for ea child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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i think that's too much for a favor. i just got the BEST favor at a party for a 6yo the other day -- it was this pump water thing -- not a super soaker but something like it -- saw that they were about $3.50 a piece online -- and the kids LOVED them.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Basically, you pay in private tuition or pay in $$$$ housing if you want a good school. So sad. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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The situation is not that stark. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Well, unless your dc can get 99 and get into A/NEST/LL or other top G&Ts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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So you're saying there are no good district G&Ts other than those? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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In my district (3), PS9, PS166 and PS163 are good. Those were filled with 99ers and 98ers as non sibs. After that, people would rather send kids to so so gen eds than the G&Ts in Harlem or in the projects. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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Not sad at all. If public, you're still paying much less money per year for your house in a good school district, and you have an appreciating asset--your real estate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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np: Yes, but a decent public school education should not hinge on your income! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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It does everywhere outside of NYC too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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that is life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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in my dc's private, a ton of kids are from tribeca and zoned for 234. it isn't that black and white-it is about finding what works for your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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which school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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My zoned is very good and my rent is $2200/month for a 3-bedroom in an elevator building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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Where? TIA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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PS180 zone. Can see the exact zone on insideschools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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Which borough? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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It's in Harlem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Very nice part of Harlem though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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It's an up and coming school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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np--Is that a current, market-rate rent? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Yes, just moved in in March. Rents in brand-new buildings here are much higher, but you can get a brand-new (flipped/renovated) apartment in an old building for that price pretty easily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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same np--Has your child attended PS 180 yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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No, starts in September. Talked to a lot of people who have, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Great! Thanks for the information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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Sure! Robin Aranow has a lot of information on it, she emailed a long review to one mom who forwarded it to me. Very positive. Don't have it anymore, unfortunately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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when your child is actually attending for 2 years, please come give us accurate info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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InsideSchools, Robin Aranow, and the detailed DOE progress reports aren't accurate? Also, it just won a very major nationwide award. I'd take their opinions for accuracy, even before hearing the impressions of one mom for two years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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In general that is true - there are always those lucky rent control people who live in a good zone though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Very few people with rent controlled apartments are young enough to have dc in school. Rent control is an old program, and very few apartments are still subject to rent control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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I think she means rent stabilized, which is also getting harder to come by (and hold on to). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:38 PM Flag
[ - ] How clean is your house on a regular basis on a scale of 1- 10? Do you have cleaning help? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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Clean=9. Cluttered=2. Yes, have help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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9...I probably clean too much and I do not have a housekeeper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Clean 7, Cluttered 2. No help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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4, no help. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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^^^^ i should add I have 3 kids under 8 and SAH. that makes a HUGE difference! My house may never be clean again! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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8 (but a 10 in terms of neatness and organization!). Nanny comes every day and "tidies up"; housekeeper comes 1x week for a deep clean (I'd love to increase her hours, but we don't have the money). I'm compulsive and super organized and neat, but I don't like to "really" clean (and DH is messy!) -- counters and sinks and mirrors are always clean, but I depend on the housekeeper for vaccuming and toilets and things like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Poll: Is your zoned elementary acceptable, yes or no. What is your monthly housing payment? 47 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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Yes -- we moved into this zone because of the school; $2800. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Studio? 1BR? Where is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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small 3 BR: brooklyn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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Really? Not Park Slope, is it? My sis is looking to move to affordable place with good school. Sorry but which school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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np: OR's housing payment is based on the market price of the apartment when she bought it, her mortgage rate, and her common charges. Unless your sister can travel back in time and buy at the same time, you are comparing apples and oranges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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yes, 5500. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Yes. Mortgage and maintenance = approx $5K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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No, 2000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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Yes. $8000. zoned 41/3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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how much is your HHi with that kind of housing! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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It would be much cheaper to live in a less desirable place and send dc to private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Yes. Rent stabilized. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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yes, approx. $7000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Yes, $3,200 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Yes. $1900 mortgage + $635 maintenance. In Brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Definitely not. $4200 mort and maint. PS145 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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No. $2500 mortgage + $1200 maintenance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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Yes, $950/mo (common charges) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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$1400, so-so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Yes. That's why we moved here. Mortgage and Maintenance 2100. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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it's okay until 2nd grade. $2300 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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no, 1600 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Nope, $14000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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Where? What PS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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no, $2300 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Yes, we pay $2200/mth rent for a 2 BR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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Yes, $4500 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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No, $927 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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ps 116, 5K for 2br [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:20 PM Flag
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Zoned school PS 111 - unacceptable $2900 for a 1 bedroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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No. $2,500 for the house (purchased 10 years ago). We got into a lottery elementary, so we don't have to go to the zone school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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Yes. Very good zoned school. 3-bedroom, absolutely brand new from the studs out when we moved in, $2200 per month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:45 AM Flag
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Where? How did you get such a deal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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The bottom of Harlem. The school is PS180, we were very impressed, plus you are eligible for D3 and MSC lotteries, and D3 g&t lotteries. Zone for 180 is Morningside Park to Frederick Douglas, W115th to W122nd streets. AKA the "Columbia Corridor" of Harlem. Love the neighborhood, love the apartment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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Still that is a great deal for that area. We just moved out of the area b/c it was so expensive. Is dc going to 180? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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She was registered, then we switched to 87. Would only have taken 87 or MSC over 180. In one weekend we viewed 3 apartments in this zone, 2-3 bedrooms and new, for under $2300 before picking this one. I walked around one day and took management company phone numbers off those plaques on the front of the buildings, then called them all and asked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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The area is heavy with new condo residents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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No, 2600 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 06:46 AM Flag
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Yes, $1500 -- bought place almost 20yrs ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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now THAT is planning ahead!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Yes, PS 41 and 3. Housing is $1,100. Rent Stabilized thank god. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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How many bedroom for $1100? How is the condition of apt? We live in same zone, we pay $5500 to morgage and $2500 for the maintnance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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it's a 1 bedroom, pre war. Nothing special. We probably have to move to make room for dc though soon. i don't know how we will do it and I can't afford to live in this neighborhood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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acceptable, but we chose private without even looking at it. $6000 (with maintenance purchased in 97) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Not really, $4,100 Big pre-war 2BR (PS198), but we will move for K if we don't get a G&T option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Motherhood is just too much for me. Just broke up with dd's Dad, have no family here, & work/money situation is bad. We were fighting non-stop, & he can be violent, so I had to ask him to leave. But now I'm mostly alone with a very demanding 2 yo, & tonight, for the 1st time, I feel like having a child was a mistake. I have no family here in NY, all in Florida. What do I do now? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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move, you shouldm't try to do this all on your own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Can you move to Florida? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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I'm just afraid about finding a job...I work in the fashion industry here. The market sucks here in NY, so I expect it to be worse in FL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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ARe they close to Miami? I bet teh fashion world is happening there.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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^^^how about becoming a personal shopper for the retired in those swanky "55 & over" communities....Thre is a huge market of women who put a lot of $$$$$ in their appearance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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You give yourself a break! You take baby steps and everything one day at a time. You congratulate yourself for taking a stand for yourself and your child and taking a toxic man out of the picture. You rely on friends and family (even far away) for help, advice and support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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do you have a support group or some sort of way to take care of yourself? what happens when we become parents is that often we tend to take away so much from us for the dc, and if you were in a violent relationship, this can be exacerbated-you learn to feel like you aren't worth much. so, you need to find ways to take care of you. moving closer to your family may help, may not. but doing something to take care of yourself is good. single parent support group, counseling (maybe you have some ptsd if there were violence or any sort of emotional abuse). sorry you are struggling, but if you were able to leave the relationship, that shows a huge amount of courage-no doubt you will be able to get through this and raise your dc into being a happy, healthy person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Things will get better, you will get a better job, your 2yo will get older and easier, and you will get through this breakup. Focues on work, dd, and building your network of friends. I don't agree you should move to Florida--dd needs to be near both her parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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DD prob. doesn't need to be near both parents if one is violent!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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one step at a time. today, right now, this moment is a difficult one. but it will change. you will decide how and when. but it will change and it will eventually be easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] when apply for private school, when is usually the deadline for ERB and playdates?? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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if a sib/leg, usually end of nov. otherwise, usually mid to late january (they have diff deadlines even though your apps will be due much earlier) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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Thanks. why is due earlier for sib/leg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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because they notify earlier-like in dec vs feb [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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yw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] just curious. UNIS or LL, if money is not the problem. 44 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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I really like the international focus at UNIS and while LL is a good school, with the 90 sib cutoff, I don't think the peer group will be much better than UNIS> [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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do you think there are lots of siblings in LL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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I would think so now that cutoff for sibs is only 90. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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LL admin says only 4-5 sibs this year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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there isn't that much difference among kids with those scores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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the difference between 90 and 99 is huge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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not if tested at age 4-5, but you can keep thinking this if you'd like [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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np; there are some kids who don't test well at 4yo, but those who do (and there are many who are mature enough) get 99 are smart - if done with no prep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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And so are the 90s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Assuming no prep and comparing apples to apples (mature ones vs mature ones, not the ones who had a bad day which does happen, especially with Olsat), a class full of 90's and a class full of 99's will have some difference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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not really-tests aren't validated for these ages, so both sets of kids may be equally "gifted, " but you won't know for 3-4 yrs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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The OLSAT hasn't been validated for 4 yos but the WPPSI/ERB has. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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unless this was recently, not true. and we are talking different tests [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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Sorry to sound so confused, but which part isn't true? And what tests are you talking about if not the OLSAT and WPPSI? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Prep only goes so far. Lots of kids who prepped did not score 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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actually that isn't true. event he ERB says it isn't. NYC kids tend to be precocious on certian things and may test much higher at 4 than at 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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UNIS has a more interesting, eclectic peer group, but non necessarily a more academic peer group. UN families do not have to test to get in. In some cases (long posts) they are virtually guarenteed admission. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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LL ends in middle school, right? UNIS goes through high school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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LL is K-5 only [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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lots of dcs want to go to TT or Hunter for high school, not 3rd tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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But very few will actually make it, maybe 5-6 every year. Unless your kid is a star odds are not great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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I love UNIS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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Absolutely UNIS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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why UNIS? it is just 3rd tier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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You need to get over the whole tier thing. First of all, UNIS isn't like other schools and doesn't really fit into that whole schema. Second, it's an excellent academic environment where dc can get the IB curriculum, it has what must be the most diverse student population of any school in the city, it goes from K-12, has amazing facilities. LL is a terrific public school, but the only thing it has going for it over UNIS is that it's free. And if OP says money isn't a problem, then UNIS wins hands-down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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LL definitely has smarter kids than 3rd tier private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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UNIS essentially track its students based on ability. Some students do a full IB curriculum but others do not. Of those that do, some do higher level coursework and some do not. If OP's dc is that smart, she's looking at a full IB program with higher level coursework. The intelligence of the peer group won't be a problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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what is IB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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International Baccalaureate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:37 PM Flag
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I went to UNIS through 8th grade. Granted, a long time ago, but unless something major has changed, was a great experience. I speak French and had a better sense of the greater world when I got to college than many of my peers. If I had to send my kid to private school (and if I had the money) it would be there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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Where did you go to HS? Why leave UNIS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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Because we didn't have money and the cost shot up for high school. I was sad to leave, but went to Bronx Science and had a different kind of good experience. I'm still friends with some UNIS folks, but there was definitely the element of the "diplobrats" that it was probably good I got away from. We were one of the very few UWS families there back then (this was a long time ago, when the UWS was considered slummy by a lot of the families I went to school with, and we could never return invitations to the Hamptons or Switzerland or whatever. So it was good that I went to public school for high school and got a bit of a perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Veering away from UNIS but did you like Bronx Sci? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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I did. I mean, high school is a tough time for most people and I was no exception, but I met some of the best friends and most decent humans at Science than anywhere since. Smart, yes, of course, but also good people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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unis takes all the UN kids (no erbs for un kids) and they stay for max of 4 yrs. my dd's best friend is leaving from UNIS next year, just because of that i will stick with a school where at least kids are not expected to be leaving all the time. at elementary school level, def LL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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How did the kids become friends? I think it would be great to keep in touch with people around the world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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if you look a the stats, the school has a lot less turnover than you think......school will provide them if you ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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UNIS has barely higher attrition than good public school, which is about 10% every year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:38 AM Flag
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UNIS kids will not be on the same level as LL kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 09:29 PM Flag
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I know I'm going to get trashed for saying this, but there's so much more to a school experience than the "level" of the student's peers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I agree with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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thanks. I guess I don't understand being so precise about the "element" your child will be socializing with. IMHO, you can learn a lot from people who may not be academically exactly where you are. Most people have something to offer. My best friend from high school (still my best friend) was an average student, while I was above average. But she taught me so much about people and the way the world works. I'd be bereft without that kind of education. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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In which way? There will be more of a range at UNIS, but since they track (unlike LL) it will not slow down your dc. And there is far more diversity at UNIS than at LL, of all kinds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Manhattan Upper East Side. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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What is where I'll ever live, Alex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:43 PM Flag
[ - ] vent: an older lady was lying face down on the ground in the garden of my co-op n today. I asked her is she was OK (worried she had collapsed or something) and she gets pissed at me for disturbing her. Would she rather I just think she's dead and move on? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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Apparently so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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She was probably embarrassed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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You lost me at "garden." ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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what's "older" -- was she 40? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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