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06.27.08, 14:44 PM NY Schools
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Dalton or St. Ann's for super bright, creative, artistic DC? No flame please. I need a serious opinion from UB. TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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Where do you live? Both will take super bright. Both are creative. Artistic - I think Dalton has an edge. But then again, I never considered SA bec we live too far from Brooklyn. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:02 PM Flag

Saint Ann's usually has next to no spots. Dalton has many. Apply to both. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:23 PM Flag

We live downtown but willing to commute to UES. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:04 PM Flag

OP: We are applying to both schools. But is there any thoughts for Dalton and St. Ann's? Any btdt moms? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:10 PM Flag

I recommend you cast a wide net when you apply and mull your acceptances after the fact. Oftentimes you don't have a choice and are only accepted at one school and weightlisted at others. My personal experience is that first choice letters don't work. We were told we were "in" our first choice only to be booted 2 days before the official notice and we had to scramble to get into another school. Apply to both and be grateful if you get into one. (or has your child been accepted at both?) ... my dc go to Dalton [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:36 PM Flag

OP:DC is going to public K(G&T) in September. However I want to give a try for those 2 schools IF DC gets in. We are attracted to enrichment that private schools offer. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:20 PM Flag

I worked at St.Ann's and know people who worked at Dalton. If your child is creative and would do well with exhibition/performance/non-pencil & paper, go for St.Ann's. Some of the standard academic skills go by the wayside at St.Ann's. Dalton is more academically rigorous, but still very progressive. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:31 PM Flag

what do you mean by "hadd to scramble to get into another school"? An another school was Dalton? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:21 PM Flag

dalton was our 3rd choice. strictly based on geographics. we live on the uws and wanted to stay local. what can i say.. i'm a believe in convenience [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:23 PM Flag

I thought everybody's 1st choice was Dalton. Which ones are 1st and 2nd, if you can share with us? Congratulation! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:28 PM Flag

there are some great private schools on uws. i'm actually sensitive to the parents who get dealt a bad hand in the school selection process. it really isn't a fair process at all. high test scores are just the entree into the process.. so much else comes into play when these schools construct their K classes. my dh and i are normal hardworking people who just happened to be lucky enough to have a kind and considerate child who happens to be bright and curious. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:36 PM Flag

np - Some people actually turn down Dalton, or pull their application! Same with every other school in the city. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.27.08, 06:37 PM Flag

I heard St. Ann's is very free spirit kind of school. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.28.08, 06:21 AM Flag