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[ - ] Could it really be that nobody's dc scored below 98?? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Meant of moms here.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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On UB, rarely will someone post a score below 98 for any test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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Ha. We did. don't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Same here. We are really hoping for 11 w/ a 95th%! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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It's mostly the high scorers who are obsessing here on UB b/c of the chance for citywide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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97 here, hoping for Lower Lab [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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We got a 94 on Olsat. Posted it, but long ago. Assuming we won't get anything we want and will probably send ds to his preschool (fall boy) to get an extra year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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Hey, you never know! What district are you in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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D3. No way we'll get 9 and from what I heard on here even 166 and 163 will be out of reach. But I'm pretty good with it. Mostly because I think in general my ds will do better if he's older in the class instead of younger. He just might be that boy that teachers euphemistically call "young" when they really mean immature! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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my dc got a 94 - but going to hunter so, not a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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Isn't it funny how different their scores could be. 94 poster above you and ds got a 98 on SB. But think he didn't make the cut because he seems young. His ERB was really low. So many of these kids are really bright but don't necessarily test so consistently -- depending on day and tester. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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np: agreed. I think the OLSAT format also favors more mature kids. The young ones are at a disadvantage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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Really. Never heard that. Why do you think? Just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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NP, but a kid has to be mature to sit through an hour long test that has 128 questions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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Good point. But is that different from the SB or ERB. And don't all these tests norm for age within a few months age block? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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np again: Agree w/NP above: it's simply the ability to focus for that long on answering questions from a stranger. 45 min is a long time for 4 yr olds. The older or more mature kids probably have an easier time of it (I'm just speculating). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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The norming for age is a different issue than the format. The SB is administered by licensed psychologists, and they have some leeway in helping a child along who might be withdrawn or introverted. Don't know anything about ERBs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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That's true. And would def. explain why my ds did better on the SB. But I do wonder about the ERB. I don't think they're psych, but I do think they're "professional testers." However, from what I understand they aren't really allowed to help a kid along at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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I did testing for ERB for several years. All ERB testers have at least a Master's in psych (school or clinical). Many are graduate students in their final years of training. Just as with the SB, the test makes (or at least should make) every effort to draw out an shy/introverted child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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talk to any SB tester and you will be told that the format of test administration is strictly adhered to -- no "helping" a child along. the fact is that young kids might test differently on different tests and with different testers. trying to disect why a kid scored the way he did on one test but not on another is just making yourself feel better. the majority of kids tend to test consistently across tests -- which could mean a 10ppt differential. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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My kid got a 93. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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98 mom here - thank you for your post. Really starting to wonder.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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Another 94 here. 94 kids: can you post your birth month and individual test scores? Curious what the range is that make up 94s. DC's: March, OLSAT 27/40, Bracken 78/88. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:14 PM Flag
[ - ] DH and I had sex three times last night! 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
[ - ] I made a cherry key lime orange zest cream pie this morning to take to my neighbors who's MIL just died. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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could you please add more ingredients ? the title isn't impressive enough yet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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It doesn't really sound that yummy. Maybe add chocolate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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is it to eat or throw ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:36 AM Flag
[ - ] I had a miscarriage a few weeks ago and still haven't had my period again. I'm curious, for those Moms who had one as well (and I'm really really sorry if you have), how long was it until you conceived again? I'm so anxious - I know I'm putting way too much pressure on myself... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I had a miscarriage in Jan 2008, my period returned in about 4 weeks. I found out I was pregnant again at the end of March. Take the time you need and good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Thanks so much and congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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I am so sorry for your loss. It will take about 4-6 weeks after the bleeding stops. With my natural m/c I conceived 3 cycles after. With the D&C one, it was 2 cycles after. Now I am pregnant with a healthy db, finally! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Thanks for this! I actually have gone through a really rough patch - took Cytotec and have been bleeding for 4 weeks straight, just insane. At this point we don't want to go the D&C route since my hormone levels have (finally) dropped, so hopefully it will be done soon. Thanks again and congratulations! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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I had a miscarriage and got pregnant 6 weeks later without ever getting my period. It was pretty traumatic for me, though. I really wanted the pregnancy that didn't take and after the miscarriage, I decided I didn't want any more kids. The first 6 months of the pregnancy were really hard on me emotionally and I'm not that way generally. I've never been depressed before that in my life. I think my hormones took a LONG time to settle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I'm so sorry it was so tough - and I can relate since I'm also fairly stable emotionally (ha) but this period has been really rough. I had a miscarriage before having my ds and for some reason this one has been much more difficult. I hope you're doing OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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I hope you're ok too. I am fine now. Before I had the miscarriage, I had no idea how hard it was to recover from. The experience sure enlightened me. It's also tough having a miscarriage when you already have a child. You know exactly what you're missing and the unrealized expectations can be really rough. If you are pregnant, just be prepared for a little ambiguity about the pregnancy and know that it will pass. It did for me and now my daughter is a happy healthy 14 mo. GOOD LUCK!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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I don't know why I'm not able to reply to your post below, but just wanted to wish you good luck too and thanks again. I think you're absolutely right - I thought that having a miscarriage now that I already have a child would be "easier" given that I don't have to worry about not ever having a child, but in fact it's been the opposite. And I think it's precisely as you said - you know what you're missing and somehow I started to imagine a person much sooner than last time. Anyway, all the best to you and your babies! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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I got my period 4 weeks to the day after the d and c, got pregnant the first try. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:58 AM Flag
[ - ] It's high time for a poll, ladies. BE honest! Into which G&T program do you honestly think (not hope --- but your best guess) your dc will get placed? 83 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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DD scored a 99. I think she will get into Lower Lab, which we ranked as our second choice behind Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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DD scored 99. Only ranked Nest, then Anderson. I think she'll end up at nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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98. I think we'll get into NEST or LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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what is Nest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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Us, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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99, won't get Anderson (1st choice), but will get District 6 G&T program [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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98, Nest or 166 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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I am revising this after everyone's negative posts about the number of 99s to: zoned school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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99 and I'm assuming NEST but hope for A [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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NEST. 3rd choice behind Anderson, PS 9 G&T. 99 OLSAT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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99 - nest which was our first choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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99 DS, second choice - NEST [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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99, dd, NEST but hoping for A here, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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How many of you had prep for your dc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:46 AM Flag
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not me - we practiced the test a couple of times which i thought was important since he had never taken a test like that before - but didn't truly prep. it was pretty easy for him when we practiced but i was still surprised with the 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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that's prepping, duh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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np: What do you consider prep? The KTSS kit? Yes, we did that with DC and he scored a 99. Otherwise, we just do workbooks as a matter of course b/c he likes them and asks for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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no prep. just went through practice test once. I was also surprised to find out my dd's score, too (I wasn't expecting this and just let her take the test thinking it'll be a good practice for her) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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None. Dc is a great test taker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Yes, with the KTSS kit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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Another 99 here that prepped with KTSS and for the Bracken [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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99 - did the practice test once, and then whatever she gets at preschool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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zero. just the practice test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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We did a few logic workbooks and some work on K workbook also visted some websites for relational type stuff. DD got 98. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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we did KTSS. scored 98. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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Attention ladies: Anderson last year was at like 110 percent capacity. Why send your kid to some overcrowded school?? Is it really sooo much better?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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It really is so much better, IMO. And they can't be that crowded if they have that wonderful spacious library, separate art and music rooms, etc. And K is capped at 25 kids with an asst. teacher, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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no one is denying it is better. But it's unfair to have the top kids cut out of the schools. Make your local school cater to them. Force them to. Get in there and do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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DD scored 99 - i think she was get PS9 but hoping for A. OTherwise - she'll go to PS87 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:50 AM Flag
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Wow, it's really something to see the options available to someone in D3, compared to where I live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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What district do you live in. I'm in district 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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District 6 here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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dd 99: Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Did you put down a 2nd choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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98, DD TAG [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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This is the first post I have seen ranking TAG as #1. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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Huh? Where did you get that they ranked TAG first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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I'm thinking that NEST is going to be completely full of 99s, and that some 99s aren't even going to get in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Nah. Think - 250 (max) 99s. 50 don't return apps for various reasons. That's 200. A will accept 55-60, NEST will accept 130ish, and of the 99s, about 40 have a district preference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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ITA. We're a 99 with a district program as our 2nd choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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The pessimist in me disagrees with your 250 starting point. I think it could be as high as 400 . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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You are saying of 975 or so qualifiers 400 scored 99. No way. 1/3 would only get you 325. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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No way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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I agree with you, I think the number of 99s is much higher than 1/3 of the total. In D3, 192 kids were above the 95% and 157 were above the 97%. That means there were only 35 kids in the 95th and 96th percentiles so I'm not sure why we can assume the distribution is any higher for the 97% and 98%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Everyone keeps forgetting that most of the highest scoring kids are likely going to TT or Hunter. Even if you are correct and nearly half of the 97+ are 99s, I would suspect that at least a third of them (but probably more like a half) are not applying to G&T--thus all the phone calls the DOE is making! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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np: I think that's really overstating it. Of course some will go private & Hunter, but I wouldn't say "most." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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I never said 'most'--I said 1/3 to 1/2. Given that top scorers are the same ones that the TT and Hunter took I don't think that is unrealistic at all. Please remember that UB distorts everything--back during Hunter testing we were "convinced" that everyone was a 99, and then the testers confirmed there were about 65 99s--just like there usually are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Actually, I think that many of the kids heading to top privates didn't even bother with the OLSAT. I think that the number of 99s going to private/Hunter is probably around 30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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You said "most of the highest scoring kids." Unless you're not the poster above. I think there is a significant # of top scorers who didn't apply to privates and who got rejected from Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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~~okay I did say "most" in the first part of my post--but I qualified it as 1/3 to 1/2 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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That isn't true--no one knew about top privates back when it was time to take the OLSAT. In my preschool about half the kids who score 97+ are not going through with the G&T process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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Fine. I still think you're overestimating the # of kids going private --- in fact, from what I've seen, a fair number of them seem to be prepared to ditch private if they get into Anderson! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Are you high? Hunter had 48 spots. so most of the top scorers are not going there. Most people I know with dcs going to tt privates never had their dcs take the Olsat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I think there are probably a lot of 99s who will just put A and then maybe one top district program and otherwise go private. So it might not help those set on A, but will lower the numbers for other districts programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I definitely agree-I have seen people posting they will give up a spot for Anderson and PS 9 or LL (maybe one or two said the same for Nest) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Hunter accepted 48. They also went to at least 10 on their wait list for boys and a few names in for girls. That is about 60 spots. In addition, in response to the poster above you in all of the polls on this site (and there have been many) there were never more than 25 99s and only a small handful (probably fewer than 5) willing to ditch private for Anderson. Finally, while we have a very Manhattan or perhaps Brooklyn centric look at the world there are in fact over 550 people outside of Manhattan who scored 97+ and I doubt that the bulk of them (Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Riverdale, and a few pockets in Queens excepted) that will schlep to Manhattan for the citywides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I'm in D6 and know 2 99s, both of which ranked Anderson. If you look on the Yahoo! G&T group, you'll see several 99s in Riverdale who ranked Anderson first. You would be surprised how many far away 99s ranked A first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Yes, and I included Riverdale and all of Manhattan in my estimate. But I still think there are about 300+ people outside Manhattan not considering citywide. And while everyone here is convinced that people are geniuses in this city only 6% of the kids who took the test for entry grade got over 97%, 8% (2% more) got over 95% and 14% (6% more) got over 90. That means roughly 1% each for 90- 96, and around 2% each for 97, 98, 99. Why would the distribution be 4% 99 and 1% everything else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I'll answer even though my dc scored (gasp!) lower than 98: 163 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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99 for 1st grade. only put A. doubt i'll get in [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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NEST or TAG. Ranked Anderson first but we all know how unlikely that is even with 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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81 -- But my dc will kick the living sh&^t out of your dcs on the playground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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78. But mine is happy. Isn't that what counts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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Sure -- dumb and happy is just fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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NP: It really says a lot about an adult who calls a child dumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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you must have one of those dumb ones too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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NP: Too hot under your bridge so you had to come out for some fresh air, troll? Go kick a puppy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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shame on you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Happy and healthy is what counts. Healthy trumps all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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99, I really can't say [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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Wow, I counted 13 99s so far. I hope this isn't a representative sample. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I think the 99s are particularly motivated to obsess about this, since they have best shot at citywides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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98 hope for nest. live in district 1 only one good G&T.. Sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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With a 98, the best we can hope for is NEST. But I'm very undecided about it. Is it better than a decent private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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which one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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While probably get district. 98, 1st choice NEST, 2nd and 3rd Districts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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98, expecting 11 hoping for NEST [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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98, none, only ranked A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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99 - ranked Anderson #1 and NEST #2 - otherwise we'll go local. SInce we're dealing with a lottery, I don't know which to expect, but I pretty much expect to get into A or NEST. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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So when are we actually going to get these letters???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Either tomorrow, Thursday or Friday. Hopefully by then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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NEST or nothing. 99 boy. We only ranked it, so it's my only guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:57 PM Flag
[ - ] what were your first pg symptoms and when did you experience them? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Sore boobs and nausea, 5 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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No periods and eventually a bump - no other sympoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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sore boobs... like the second the sperm hit the egg... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] when did you get a positive pregnancy test? was it an early one or a regular one? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I got a + 12 dpo with the Dollar Tree variety. They are just as sensitive as the early ones, at a fraction of the price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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The day my period was due. I never monitored ovulation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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^regular test [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:30 AM Flag
[ - ] Would you agree to have sex with your DH every night for a year? How would your DH react if you proposed that? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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No, too much of a commitment. Sex is great but sooo many other things to do in life!! And he wouldn't believe it anyway ;o) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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I think he'd love it, until he realized that meant he had to spend every single night with me for a year. That he might not love so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:21 AM Flag
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i think it'd be like calling his bluff and he'd be too tired after 10 days straight ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:26 AM Flag
[ - ] What kind of car would you buy as a family of five? We would still need the space for a booster seat and two toddler car seats. Do we have to go the minivan route or are there big enough sedans that allow three young children in the back seat? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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everyone I know with 3 has a minivan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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Some of the crossovers have enough room. I know the Audi does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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we have 3 dc and have a Nissan Murano. One booster and 2 reg. car seats. Fits just fine and not cramped. It's a crossover and well made [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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I hate 'needing' a car and favor the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. It's got great rear storage, is ridiculously fuel efficient, will handle your kids' seating requirements through many years(unless you have any more), isn't a hulking suv and isn't ugly. It does have the same issue as many hybrids- you can't cover large areas of backseat floorspace with stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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Love love love my Subaru tribeca. It is just big enough (third row of seats if you want to use them) but not like a tank, has the backup camera, and is simple to drive. It's also pretty good for the environment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] This will probably freak out an already highly jittery crowd waiting for G&T letters, but who else noticed that this Friday is Friday the 13th? Good omen or bad omen? Hopefully we will all have our letters before Friday! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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I don't know. I've had bad luck on a Friday the 13th (2 car accidents in the same day) and good luck (bar results released on a Friday the 13th and I passed). I guess it cuts either way for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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OP; Can you tell I'm bored? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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or: I can't respond to your post below. I'm bored too and spending waaay too much time on this site while I wait for the letter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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OP: Not being able to reply to posts is REALLY frustrating! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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or: I know, although I was able to respond to this one. I can respond to some posts, but not others. I hope they fix this soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 AM Flag
[ - ] Worried about ds's bday party. Invited 15 kids. So far 5 RSVPs -- all can't make it. Feel like a loser mom. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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when? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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saturday after next [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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it's early yet. call people who haven't RSVPd by midweek next week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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consider yourself a lucky mom who planned a party when the noisiest kids won't be there... have fun and let it go ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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what's happening to noisy kids next weekend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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i made that up... maybe they're all going to their grandparents ?! I wanted her to feel better about the kids who aren't coming... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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nobody needs 15 kids at a b-day party...10 is more than enough! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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I agree... it's too much, although she doesn't say how old the dc is... OP, how old is your ds ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] How many parents ranked PS 9 G&T with a child already in the school (or Anderson)? Trying to figure out how much sibling preference there might be. [I tried to post this earlier...don't know where it ended up.] 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.10.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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Anderson said fewer than 5 siblings qualified [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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Those siblings that didn't qualify for Anderson with at least 97% are eligible for sibling preference at ps9 g&t if they scored at least 90% to make it into the g&t program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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A sibs do not get preference at ps9. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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np: She is not saying that they do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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Yes they do. This sibling preference rule was changed in the middle of the process. A and ps9 are the only schools that have a "building preference" for siblings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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But it only goes to the district program, right? A kid with older sib at PS9 does not get a sibling preference for Anderson, does he? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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No an older sib at ps 9 would not get sibling preference to get into A. Only the other way around. A sibs scoring below 97% (but at least 90%) can list ps9 g&t and get sibling preference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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where does it say this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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Thanks. That makes sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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I don't think it makes sense at all. why should they get preference at ps9 but not the other way around? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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Because A is a citywide program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Granting sib pref based on anyone attending PS9 would reduce # of seats available to qualifying kids outside that District 9/PS9 catchment area. You know that there ARE smart kids outside of the UWS, don't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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of course there are and they can go to their own district G&T. they shouldn't be taking away spots from qualified D3 applicants just because their sibling happens to go to another school in the same building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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So you're saying that D3 applicants should have a special priority for Anderson if they have a sibling at PS9? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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not sure if you were responding to me but all I am saying is that if A sibs get a preference at ps9, then ps9 sibs should get a preference at A. personally I don't think that either should get preference outside of their own school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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Only D3 A siblings are eligible for this preference, so it's really a very crappy solution all around. I certainly hope PS9 contests being a dumping ground for 9. Just waiting to bring it up at the SLT meeting if this is confirmed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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When I spoke to g&t office y'day(my kid for Anderson gr1), I was informed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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Did your 1st grader get in or are you waiting like the rest of us for the letter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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waiting still and no sib pref here. The score was the only one in our district qualifying for citywide and that means nothing in this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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Because A is a citywide program and thus has stricter requirements to get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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but a ps9 sib who scores a 99 can't put down A 1st without losing her sib preference at 9. If a ps9 sib qualifies for A, why shouldn't she get preference IF the A sib who scores between 90 and 96 is going to get a preference at 9? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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This makes sense...maybe the ps9 sib who qualifies for A would get sibling preference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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I understand where you are coming from. The thing is that A and PS9 are not on equal footing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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Doesn't sib preference for citywides diminish the standards of these programs? I can't get a straight answer from DoE if sibs qualifying didn't score over the cutoff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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Talked to g&t office yesterday; they made it clear that older sibs will get pref for A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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Is that a fact or an UB rumor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I don't believe this. Can you post a link on the DOE website where it says this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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no; this was made very clear by a learning instructional specialist at the g&t office. try calling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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I would believe that A sibs have preference to go to the gen ed at ps9 (as many have done in the last few years) but I don't believe they will have preference at ps9 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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np: why wouldn't they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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I mean in the G&T. the sib preference should only be for dcs who go to that school. there are dcs in A who don't live in D3 and shouldn't have a preference in a school where their sib doesn't go. If they were do do this, it should be reciprocal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Oh, I see what you mean. I would think that you have to live in the District AND have a sibling to get the priority. But I have no idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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Where exactly did you hear this? I was told the opposite by the DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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The preference was considered for D3 kids only, so if your kid does not live there then they can't get sibling preference there even if sibling is at Anderson, because PS9 has a G&T for D3 kids only. Who need it least really because their other G&T choice is not likely to be very far away. So it's pretty screwy if they are actually doing it, last I heard it was still just a rumor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I know 5 or 6 sibs that qualified. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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As far as I know it doesn't say this on the DOE website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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then I don't believe it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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I know 1 girl who qualified as an A sibling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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Did her parents rank the ps 9 g&t program the first time around indicating that her sibling was at A or did she need to resubmit her application after the rules changed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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They just found out score in April, so I think they knew by that time that she was guaranteed a seat at Anderson b/c she scored in the top 3% and her sister is at A. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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Oh...so she qualified for Anderson. I thought she scored below 97%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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According to her father, she got a 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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lol! all the sibs parents are saying the kids got 99s. no one will ever know, and they are not about to admit to a 97. would you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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guaranteed? By the DoE? Think about that for a minute... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 09:29 AM Flag
[ - ] what's wrong with the tomatoes? salmonella? we had a huge salad for dinner last night. what are the symptoms, and how soon do they manifest themselves? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:52 AM Flag
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By now - yesterday actually - the vineless tomatoes have been removed from the store shelves. Salmonella will give you fever, vomiting and you will feel like you have a bad stomach virus. It's especially hard on children 7 seniors and you must take it seriously. You would probably know by know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:11 AM Flag
[ - ] What the hell? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:50 AM Flag
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