Behind the Scenes: School Admission

I didn’t realize how intensive it was going to be for us as parents. We had to write a long report about why we wanted to go to the school. I felt like I was being interviewed and wondered: ‘Will they like me?’ It’s kind of intimidating because you’re being looked at under the microscope. If you are considering a San Diego-area private school for your child for the 2010-11 school year,...

The Waiting (List) Game

You’ve applied to your private school – or schools – of choice and are anxiously awaiting letters from the admissions offices. Receiving a yes or no letter gives you a definitive answer. But what if your child is placed on a waitlist? What does that mean? We answer some common questions about how waitlists are used in the admissions process at private and independent schools. How do schools decide...