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06.16.08, 19:42 PM NY Schools
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it is now clear that we will hae to apply for private K in the fall. We will take the crappy G&T offered our DD and then apply private and repeat the K year (Fall birthday). So now I need to figure out where to apply. looking for TT or close, girls or co ed, in Manhattan, K-12, no church schools or even trinity or anythign at all christian. SB 99, OLSAT 99, ERB 99,98,98. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.16.08, 07:42 PM Flag
 

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which g&t are you taking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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what does that have to do with the question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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are you the op? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:50 PM Flag
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yes, why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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gosh, you are so arrogant! "crappy g&T", 99 scores, nothing at all christian... no wonder no good school accepted your kid despite all the star scores. please don't take a crappy g&t, we don't want you there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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OK so you don't really understand and maybe are new to this so OK I'll explain it: The public school application process is blind, so it really doesn't matter what I'm like or what you think I'm like or if you don't like my being Jewish or if they don't like Jews either. It's only about the scores. That is all they know, the scores. My family's preference not to attend a Christian school as non-Christians is a deeply personal and important choice and it should not inspire your grievance, nor does it require your approval. My child scored very high, the system is flawed, we were given poor placement, I am seeking advice regarding our private school options, I am not a Christian. That is all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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np: I agree in theory with what you say, however I agree with or. You do sound arrogant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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I really don't care. Do you have any schools to suggest? Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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No, but I hope you don't end up at my kids school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:07 PM Flag
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i probably did. Are you at a crappy G&T? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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depends what is "crappy". I would certainly consider it so if you were there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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you sound jealous or threatened. I'm sorry to have included my child's scores int he original post. I thought it would be helpful in reccomending schools for us to apply to for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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so we stay away from you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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are you arab? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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are you fat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:54 PM Flag
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Why would you have dc repeat kindergarten at a private? (I am sure there is a reason and I'm not criticizing, I am curious.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Because of her Fall birthday, it is the only way to switch out of the public Kindergarten into private the following year. In other words, one year she is old enough for public Kindergarten, the next year she is old enough for private kindergarten. The privates will not push her up to 1st grade just because she did kindergarten at a public school the year before. They will note her birthday and say "She is a Kinergartener". Besides, there are few private spots open for 1st grade, so if we switched into private we might only find K spots available. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:04 PM Flag
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it is spelled kindergartner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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OP: Yes that is correct. What is your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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the whole tone of your post, and your replies are so hostile and arrogant. nobody is anti-jewish, but you sound very anti-christian. And arrogant, and or course, entitled. again, you won't make privates, you won't pass, you kid might have, but not you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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No you are definitely wrong about that. We will get in to at least one TT if not more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:25 PM Flag
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LOL. Right. My kid did (with 99s), but I wasn't arrogant enough to think it was a given. The schools keep their eye out for people like you to ding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Actually...two different dictionaries show either as correct. I'd never SAY "kindergartner", as my child wouldn't attend "kindergartn" or "kindergart". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:51 AM Flag
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because she'd never find a 1st grade opening - so she's putting dd behind a year to get her into a private [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:05 PM Flag
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OP: Not PUTTING her behind a year. Her birthday puts her there on its own. it's where she falls according to the cut-offs. She's a fall kid. She is currently 4 and a half. She could go to public K this fall or private K the following fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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TAG? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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OP: TAG is a public school. We were accepted to a G&T for public school, and if we want to get out we will need to find a private for the following year. My child did not get in to TAG, my child got in to a district, non citywide G&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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D2, or D3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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PS11? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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god forbid [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:19 PM Flag
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please don't come to PS11, we wouldn't want your type there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:55 PM Flag
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OP: That wasn't me who typed "God Forbid" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:20 AM Flag
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166? Are you the one who was "so disappointed?" or concerned that siblings were going to dumb the whole class down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:14 PM Flag
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This is clearly "depressed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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Why bother? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:09 PM Flag
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What about Spence, Nightingale-Bamford, Chapin, Brearley? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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OP: All girls' schools, right? Will look into those. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:26 PM Flag
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For previous posts search "crappy G&T", fall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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she is nuts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.16.08, 08:50 PM Flag
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OP: Never posted before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:21 AM Flag
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NP: You really do sound hostile in all your posts. Wouldn't sending your very smart DD to K and then having her repeat K the following year negatively affect her? I would hope you can put your own ego aside and look at this from her point of view. I assume she's in a preschool now -- that would mean 3 schools (and friends, commutes, routines, etc.) in 3 years and that seems like a lot. Also, your clear disdain for the K she got into will be obvious to her -- is that what you want for her first school experience? I urge you to calm down and breathe deeply and think about what's best for your DD. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:12 AM Flag
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OP: She's not in preschool now so not sending her to K would mean she would be home the whole year and she's ready for school. I'm planning on going to work in the mornings. I just never thought with her score that we woulnd't get a better offer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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why did you apply for a program you don't want? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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it was our 3rd choice. It's not like you are given a ton of options you know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:55 AM Flag
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Go away "depressed" about 166 mom. You're taking another kid's spot. Your sense of entitlement is galling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Don't know if you are still reading, but I'd also call the Parents League and ask about nursery schools with pre-k or 5's classes and then call them (b/c you never know, there may be openings -- it's a funny age group and the class size is different and they may have a spot, even though it's late). That way, you'd have support during the K application process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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You really think so? I'll definitely call. Thank you. I assumed it was too late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:32 AM Flag
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Agree. I am not sure how attractive an application for a child who has never been to preschool would look to the TT schools in this very competitive environment. It would probably raise some question marks about the family. I would try to get into a private preschool rather than a public K to get some support from a PSD. Also: don't walk in with the attitude of my child is a triple 99 super star. That will be a turn-off to most schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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Kid didn't GET triple 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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you can apply anywhere with those scores. get the goldman book. I would apply to Dalton, all of the girl schools and the hill schools. The best advice I could give you is to apply to a broad range, don't get hung up on the tiers. Competition is too stiff even with good scores and playdate. Also, get a consultant since you will not have a PSD pushing for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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np: This is excellent advice. Also, you need to tone down the attitude during the private application process. The admissions people can smell entitlement (i.e., my dc has great scores so of course she'll get a "tt" school) a mile a way and it will hurt your chances. There are lots of kids with really high scores. They usually do get a good placement, but it is not as if they have a pick of schools. Consider yourself lucky if you get anything--it is not as if the private process is any better than the public. I've been through both processes with a 99 kid, so I know. And I know at least one 99 who was shut out of privates this year, and part of the reason is the parents just assumed they wouldn't have a problem with those scores. I agree with all the recommendations of schools above. I would also add ECFS to the list. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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^^I agree with the recommendation of schools above. I would also add Ethical and Columbia Grammar to the list. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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There is at least 1 dd in our tt K this year who came from elsewhere and was repeating K. People to this and get in to tt schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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