I received an email from one of the waitlisted schools. It was one we thought she would definitely get in, and had a great shot at the scholarship. I asked them to offer insight as to what my dd could have done differently for a differnt outcome. It really did come down to a numbers game. They had 250 applicants for 16 boarding positions. That means that 93% of the applicants will not be able to go. I am sure they accepted more than 16, but probably not a whole lot more, maybe another 10-12. Add the fact that we needed financial aid, and her chances get smaller. Beacause, in this economy, full pay students have the edge. It is simply a realistic fact.
Oh well, it was quite a journey and my amazing dd is a stronger kid for it.
Jo

Jo,
I hope she's not too disappointed. You, and she, should be VERY proud!!

Jo, I also hope she's not too disappointed.

Here's a thought if she's still really wanting the experience...

Phillip Exeter offers a program open to seniors & younger students who just received a diploma (post-graduate). Supposedly, 15% of their senior class is made up of these students. They take 5 courses during each of the 3 semesters & receive a full Exeter Diploma.

Something like that would give her the opportunity for the prep school experience, the Exeter diploma, & hold the costs to only one year.

Give her a hug from me!

/tricia

Oh Jo, I'm sorry that your DD will be disappointed, but glad you'll get to "keep" her for a bit longer.

So how long until she can try again? Somehow I'm just sure she will....

Annie