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06.29.08, 20:34 PM NY Schools
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ERB or not? Bright, engaging, social, verbal, smart summer b-day DD. Not a fan on SS or uber traditional schools. Average, pasty white, dual WOH family. Currently, private school is a bit of a stretch, but my salary could jump up quite a bit if I switch jobs as my current salary is a bit under market. Our zoned school is HORRIBLE. (PS 145) Live in D3, but if the lottery or G&T process didn't work out, we would HAVE to move. Hate that we wouldn't know if we had to move until June. WWYD? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 06.29.08, 08:34 PM Flag
 

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Also, no legacy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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how hard is moving for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:37 PM Flag
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Would have to sell apt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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ugh. i hope you didn't buy recently. nothing is selling there these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:16 AM Flag
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Bought 5 years ago, but I hear you on how long it takes to sell something lately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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I also WOH at a pretty intense job. A long commute for me is like a death sentence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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kids like you describe do very well on olsat. G&T shouldn't be a problem. but you never know what doe will do next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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I know, but it is sort of a gamble. My DD does puzzles all day by herself. I catch her reading boxes/cartons and writing the words she sees on paper. Memory like an elephant. Bold. Nonetheless, on the day of the test, she could have a bad day. HATE IT! The private process seems to at least be a little less about the test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:42 PM Flag
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she'll do fine, and the private process is more about you as a family. If you tend to show well, it will be reasonably easy. the test is really not as big a deal as people here lead you to believe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:47 PM Flag
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I would have my child take the ERB as soon as possible after turning 4 and research private schools. You might look at schools that have a preK as that gives a school more flexibility in placing a summer birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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^^^ I would also not use distasteful adjectives to describe yourself as a family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:43 AM Flag
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Thanks. I hear you. I'm just feeling a little down about how one is not in control of their own destiny in this process. I'd characterize ourselves as hardworking, easy going, low maintenance parents of an exceptional girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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You should explore all of your options. Agree with above poster that your dd sounds like she could do very well on the OLSAT, but you should definitely explore privates. Also don't forget to try for Hunter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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Yes, you should have her take it. You should look at a wide variety of schools - even those you think you won't like, you might be surprised. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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Yes to ERB. your dd might be one of several hundreds of kids who get 99 on olsat and get into 3rd choice school you might not like. Hunter had 300 kids who made 98 cutoff for their 48 seats. TT coed is a bit of a stretch (Trinity is all about connections, so that leaves Dalton and HM) but a strong chance at ECFS, CGPS, Trevor if you FC them with a smart dd like yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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You ladies are convincing me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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the thing is, if you move in june, you may not have the pick of the top schools. look what's happening at 234, 89, 41, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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OP- I know. That frustrates me. I wouldn't be able to move into a great zoned school and get a seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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a lot of us feel your pain. we killed ourselves to buy in a great zone, only to have to deal with a lottery. didn't qualify for hunter, qualified but dinged at citywides, could have gone to ll but the commute is just insane, were lucky enough to get into our fc zoned school. it's just crazy. there's no guarantee of anything anymore, even with a 98 olsat dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Totally nuts. GL to you and your kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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right back at ya. is there any way you could rent out the place you own and then rent a place in a good district for a year, starting in, like, october? a total pita, i know, but might give you some options. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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That seems insane. That being said, I work in one of the top school districts you list. Would be nice to live so close to work, but we have a nice community where we live....and it is by all of DC's friends and preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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then i think you have to be willing to accept the worst case scenario, given how arbitrary olsat test results seem to be. i hope it works out for you. gl! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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Funny how privates seem to be some people's safety net for the G&T school process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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