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07.23.08, 12:23 PM NY Schools
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What is a realistic estimate of the number of spots at TT schools that are open for non-siblings, non-legacy applicants? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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less than 50% of actual spots -- sometimes a lot less (Trinity, St. Ann's). Hard to quantify further, as it depends on school and the preference given to sibs/legs/other connected people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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That is just silly. There are way more spots than that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I think this is more or less accurate--it obviously varies by school, but it's hard to dispute when you know places like St. Ann's had only 3 non-sib/non-leg boys spots last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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np and I think it is the sibs more than the legs who take up space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Have you gone through the process? All of the popular schools had at least 50% of the spots already spoken for this past year. St. Ann's had something like 6 spots for unconnected applicants (out of 60). Many schools have pre-K's, so spots fill up that way as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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define "unconnected" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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I think as far as this thread is concerned, sibs and legacy, as this is what OP specifically stated in her post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Yes twice. In our class we are the only legacy family. it is 20% siblings and that is it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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that's not nearly as bad as most people belive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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nothing ever is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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maybe not at SS schools which have less siblings, but at co-ed schools siblings are often close to half of the class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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But the coed schools have classes more than twice the size of SS so it is all relative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Allen-Stevenson had fewer than 10 spots this year after sibs and legacies. May be different in other years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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And Packer had fewer than 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Spence could nearly have filled class of 2021 if all sibs and legs were accepted. Varies year to year everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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How many legs and sibs apply is not the point tho' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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np - Next year's K class at Spence is more than half sibs and legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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there is no way you can know or confirm that to anyone here [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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I can certainly know it - you can either believe me or not. That's up to you. It happens to be true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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np Yes, it is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 09:15 PM Flag
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I think Chapin had half siblings/legacies this past year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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close [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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If I have a lot of family at a school (cousins) would that be considered "connected"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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even if family members are on board/lots of kids attend/teacher at school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I don't agree with poster above. I would think this would help to some degree, assuming your dc's application is strong and playdate is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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just curious, as in this position (haven't decided even to apply to this school, but if we do... have 7 cousins who have attended/currently attend, my uncle is on the board and my aunt is a teacher... that's got to make a bit of difference, right?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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yes, that's what is usually meant by connected applicants who are not sibs and legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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so that would likely help in applying? (know nothing about this, have a 1yo and don't even want to THINK about schools at this point, but people have been asking me if I'll be applying there) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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sure, it would help, assuming good ERBs, school report and playdate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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If the school is St Anns how would it factor (as no ERBs, school report) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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St. Ann's requires a school report. They ask that you send ERBs if your dc has taken the test, but your dc would have to do well on the SB St. Ann's administers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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That will only help you turn a wl into an accept. Won't help turn a rj into an accept. Kid has to be qualified. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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well, assuming dc is smart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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