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05.27.08, 17:25 PM General Topics
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We are planning to wait a year to apply to private school for our late summer DS. Do you think schools would give preference next year if we tried this year and didn't get in, versus applying for the first time next year? TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag

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I do think you get points for trying more than once. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:25 PM Flag

np. ITA. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:27 PM Flag

This makes no sense. It implies that late summer boys have the edge over everyone else the second time around. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:42 PM Flag

not true. but if they are looking at 2 summer boys, and one applied the year before, the one who applied twice would probably get the spot. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:51 PM Flag

not necessarily. it depends on the dc, the scores, the family, the interview, etc. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:54 PM Flag

ITA. The only time the boy that applied twice would get preference is if they loved him the first time just thought he was too young. If the dc is immature and not ready it may well stick in their heads and be a deterrent even a year later. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:41 AM Flag

np - It depends on how strong the child is the first time. If he's immature, why make a negative impression? Also, we went through the process this year with a summer DD and I cannot imagine asking her to do it again this fall (fortunately it went fine) - it was grueling. I would not put a child through that two years in a row. We would have just sent her public if it didn't work out. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:00 AM Flag

I agree about child being strong the first time. I would also say if you want to test waters I'd apply only to top 2 or 3 schools. No way would I do 12 schools for two years in a row. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.28.08, 06:42 AM Flag

Have you spoken with PSD? they may have good insight into this [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:56 PM Flag

Some do. Most will not send a too young letter if they are not interested - they will just reject. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 05:59 PM Flag

Another thought is to apply this year to schools with preKs, giving admissions some leeway in placing your child. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 09:33 PM Flag