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06.21.08, 16:22 PM NY Schools
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Similar post to below. Our DC is going to PS.116 G&T. Very disappointed. Thinking about applying private TT in fall(fall birthday). Is anybody in same situation? Should I try TT only and don't bother 2-3rd tier? Or should I look more broadly? Do private schools(even lower tiers) offer more than G&T public, or we should stay with 116? TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.21.08, 04:22 PM Flag
 

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I would appy to tts (eg Trinity, HM) AND 2nd tier (eg., Riverdale, ECFS, NBS, CSH, St. Ann)..3rd tier or below not really I wouldn't applu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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i've heard great things about 116 why so disappointed. their test scores are 5 star. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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OP: We were hoping for Hunter or Anderson. DC is very smart. Feels like needs bright peer group. Also we wanted K-12, or K-8 option. I just wonder what kind of private we look for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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You don't think the other high scoring kids will be a good enough peer group? I suggest home schooling if nothing is good enough for Albert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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NP: If you want bright peer group, K-12 or K-8 then you should apply for 1st grade to all citywides, not just Anderson. Why not take OLSAT again next year and if DC scores well again, go for Anderson, Nest and TAG for 1st grade?? Signed mom w/ DC who scored 99 on OLSAT and SB and got 3rd choice (district G&T). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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why are you so disappointed? what was olsat score? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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my ds got into 116 too. i heard it was a top g&t program. why are you upset? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Oh you know her type. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Try for TT but not sure if I would try for 2nd tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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oh. so you are disappointed in 116 because DC is very smart. I'm sure all the kids who got 98's and 99's who are going to 116s G&t are not as smart as your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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What? I'm not OP and I know nothing about 116. I don't know why OP should try for "lesser" privates when she has this G&T if she is worried about the peer group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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do you know how many people would be psyched to be at 116??? i feel sorry for your kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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What do you mean by psyched to be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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i smell a pita parent. if you had "trouble" getting into a g&t, what makes you think a private will want you and your dc? seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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OP: No flame please. I am not saying 116 has weak peer group. My concern is more curriculum. 116 is under DOE and district G&Ts don't offer extras. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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if you didn't want doe, you should have looked at private pre k's for your dc this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Did your dc make the Hunter cutoff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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OP: Yes. We liked Hunter very much. Many extra enrichment DOE schools don't offer. Unfortunately DC was not accepted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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There are at least 16 kids who turned down Hunter. If you can afford private and it sounds like you do, then just apply to TTs and see what happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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We turned down our g&t offer and will apply to a broad range of privates for next fall. Downfall, dd is a fall birthday and will have to do k over again in certain privates (non-parochial). Funny, we listed 116 as our first choice and would have gone their gladly. It is our neighborhood school and space issues aside, has a lot to offer. It is v. interesting to read what schools people are disappointed with...too bad there are no waitlists...another short sighted DOE (or should I say DOPE) decision. For what its worth, I would stick with 116....I know so many kids who are in or were in the g&t program there who got into v. good middle schools and/or high schools coming from there (upper lab, salk, and styvesant!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I don't understand....which G&T school did you turn down? Didn't get 116? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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why on earth would you ever send your kid to a school you don't like? you will poison your kid's first experience with school. And if he's as smart as you say, he will know. Just homeschool him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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If you know you don't like 116 why on earth would you send dc there to begin with? Just stay in the preschool. If the teacher gets wind of your attitude she may well sink your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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^^^private chances with lousy school report [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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OP: DC scored ERB 97 and excellent report. However we chose 116, so I am not sure how public school is helpful to make school report in fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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OP: DC is realdy for K. Bored already in preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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we r in same situation. 99sb, 98 olsat and 99/99/99 erbs. we will do zoned public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Will you apply private K from public K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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yes. We r doing k this year b'cause another year of prek will bore him. we only tried for Anderson and nest and did not get either. reading and doing math at 2nd grade level. Am concerned with the prospect of repeating k, but think it will be better than another year in prek [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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OP: Did he take ERB already? What school are you thinking to apply? Seems like we are in the same situation. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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yes just took erbs:99/99/99. not sure yet where applying. we r starting to become familiar with the options. the scary thing is, after really syudying what is out there, compounded with the competition, there r not that many options. We could not even come up with a list of 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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NP - you're insane if you think there are only 6 schools that can educate your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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it is not a question of whether. it is a question of a good fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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So enrich dc yourself if you think a G&T isn't "good enough." Stop complaining and start doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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OP; You can't read my post? I am NOT complaining. Start thinking about private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Many private schools are not academic in K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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If you want bright peer group, K-12 or K-8 then you should apply for 1st grade to all citywides, not just Anderson. Why not take OLSAT again next year and if DC scores well again, go for Anderson, Nest and TAG for 1st grade?? Signed mom w/ DC who scored 99 on OLSAT and SB and got 3rd choice (district G&T). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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OP: Which G&T does DC going? GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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PS 166. DC reads at 4th grade level and 3rd grade math. DC is ready for K so that's what we got and that's where she is going( also has fall birthday). You should also look at The School at Columbia. It's private but follows the public school age cut off. DC could go private there without repeating a grade. Admissions applications are by lottery only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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np: a good G&T is superior to the school at columbia. cannot imagine giving up a top G&T for it. the kids are very, very mixed in terms of ability (often the kids of powerful faculty whose kids didn't get in anywhere else and who pulled strings at the university + community kids who never attended preschool). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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this women is obviously off her rocker for not taking 116 for the K year and keeping her very smart child behind. I got shut out last year K for my dd. took the local G&T K class and did not prep for Olsat/BRSA this year. guess what? Nest here we come. What a fool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Going for 1st grade? How many spot do they ususally have? Congrat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Good for you and your DC!! We LOVED Nest!! But felt the commute would be too long for K child (almost 1 hour each way for us). Signed 166 mom from above post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Why don't you give 116 a chance before you plan on leaving? Maybe you and your dc will like it. Also, the 116 teachers/admin might not like that you've just arrived and a month later you give them a school report to fill out for your private school applications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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You don't understand. K is the big entry point. Want to wait a few years? I don't think so. You don't have time to give a chance. We have to move very quickly for private application if that is what you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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