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06.18.08, 20:07 PM Preschool/Kids
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DC scored 94 on ERB - Not sure if should be thrilled or concerned - anyone get into TT with 94? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Preschool/Kids 06.18.08, 08:07 PM Flag

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I am sure that dc have. Good Luck and apply broadly. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:08 PM Flag

I think that should be fine. ERBs are a part of a larger picture, and I think they've been made less important by the prepping some parents do. The child's visit and the school report are more important. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:13 PM Flag

if your kid isn't top tier material, then he isn't. why try to fit a square peg into a round hole? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:22 PM Flag

^^^sorry to be so rude. Really not nice to say this. I am sure your dc is lovely and smart. Tts like high scores, but they really do look seriously at the families, so of course you have a shot, especially if you are interested in ss. GL! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.18.08, 08:37 PM Flag

Yes, people have posted scores in the 80s for non-sibling, non-connected children getting into Brearley and Chapin. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:29 AM Flag

^^^ The book The Overachievers includes an observation of a playdate/child interview for Trinity and mentions how tangentially ERB testing plays into this. Some UB posters are crazy about parsing scores (perhaps because it's one the quantifiable factor in a sea of more indefinite ones), but the schools have professional educators who look for a variety of bright kids and families. Your child is obviously bright. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:45 AM Flag

Low for tt. HM and Spence unlikely to look at such a score UNLESS you have major connections and/or $$$$. Chances not much better at the other 5. Know plenty of 98s and 99s at 2nd tier. All the tt kids I know were 98s and 99s, too. The kids with lower scores ended up at Dwight and CGPS. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:40 AM Flag

just went through the process with dc who had a 94. PSD said that of all the schools, it would be an issue for Dalton (and she was right; felt we were rejected before Dalton even met us or dc). dc didn't get into the other 2 TTs we applied to, but is going to a great 2nd tier private. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:12 AM Flag

my d. had a similar score. got into brearley and hm (not kindergarten, though) we have no money ( on fa) no connections, nothing special or unusual about us. you never know. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 04:33 PM Flag

TT will be difficult unless connected. There are many other excellent privates though to consider. Still a good score. Congrats. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:07 PM Flag