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The example of above assumes all the same curriculum. Calc for both or maybe an AP track for both.

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Different poster -- what does everything equal mean? What is a A- in Calc at Philips equal to at Somerville? Does the kid have to get an A or is A- equal?

If the Philips kids has a 3.5 what does the Somerville kid have to have 3.8?

"all things equal" is hard to quantify.

"All things equal" means the same level of kid. Sure the Calc class at a private might be tougher but there are other ways to tell if the kids are at the same level. Surely you believe there are kids in public school as smart and talented as kids in private.

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"All things equal" means the same level of kid. Sure the Calc class at a private might be tougher but there are other ways to tell if the kids are at the same level. Surely you believe there are kids in public school as smart and talented as kids in private.

They are definitely as smart but how do you equalize the GPA in like curriculum in different institutions. How do you get to apples to apples?

It is easy to say "ATE" or "same level of kid" but somewhere someone is looking at a 3.5 from Philips and they have to guess-estimate an adjustment value so that they can compare Somerville to Philips.

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They are definitely as smart but how do you equalize the GPA in like curriculum in different institutions. How do you get to apples to apples?

It is easy to say "ATE" or "same level of kid" but somewhere someone is looking at a 3.5 from Philips and they have to guess-estimate an adjustment value so that they can compare Somerville to Philips.

There is also a diversity play here. Racial, gender, socioeconomic. Kid from Somerville may get the nod even if the Philips kid is better on paper. Schools want a diverse campus, not just a bunch of preppies.

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I have a rising 8th grader who is strong academically and athletically.

I understand the recruiting process for colleges but I am a little confused by the private school process. Any insight would be tremendous.

In addition to the insight, I do have a simple/stupid question. please be gentle with me.

Do private schools give athletic scholarships to kids who otherwise could afford to go? Assuming they have the grades.

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Private high schools give out need based aid and merit scholarships (at least my daughter's school does). It seems equatable to D III College. That said, we are not needy and my daughter is only an average student and we received 95% of her tuition paid. She was the coach's top choice and I believe we were awarded accordingly.

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They are definitely as smart but how do you equalize the GPA in like curriculum in different institutions. How do you get to apples to apples?

It is easy to say "ATE" or "same level of kid" but somewhere someone is looking at a 3.5 from Philips and they have to guess-estimate an adjustment value so that they can compare Somerville to Philips.

No need to worry. The admissions people figure it out.

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Private high schools give out need based aid and merit scholarships (at least my daughter's school does). It seems equatable to D III College. That said, we are not needy and my daughter is only an average student and we received 95% of her tuition paid. She was the coach's top choice and I believe we were awarded accordingly.

Thanks for the feedback. Any suggestions for getting on schools radar

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No need to worry. The admissions people figure it out.

Really? You wouldn't want to know in case private school is an option?

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Thanks for the feedback. Any suggestions for getting on schools radar

We started by visiting the schools she thought she might like to attend. She interviewed and toured at all of them and met with each soccer coach. When we set up the interviews, we requested a meeting with the coach at the same time. Once she decided which school she liked best and which coach she felt the most comfortable with, she invited him to see her play and it was easy after that. I imagine every experience is different but I thought the process was much easier than I expected it to be.

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Really? You wouldn't want to know in case private school is an option?

Know what? How would private school being an option factor in?

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Private high schools give out need based aid and merit scholarships (at least my daughter's school does). It seems equatable to D III College. That said, we are not needy and my daughter is only an average student and we received 95% of her tuition paid. She was the coach's top choice and I believe we were awarded accordingly.

You completely contradicted yourself. Need based and academic merit, you have no need and an average student, but you got 95% paid for? You're saying you did get a full athletic scholarship. What school?

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You completely contradicted yourself. Need based and academic merit, you have no need and an average student, but you got 95% paid for? You're saying you did get a full athletic scholarship. What school?

That is not what that poster said. The poster said that they got a merit award noting that they don't need it and their child is a top pick.

You inferred the athletic scholarship. That may or may not be a safe assumption but one that is not verbalized.

I doubt the poster is going to say the school. Kind of a silly question

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You completely contradicted yourself. Need based and academic merit, you have no need and an average student, but you got 95% paid for? You're saying you did get a full athletic scholarship. What school?

My point was that although the school may not outwardly award money for athletic ability, it definitely plays a part as my daughter is neither needy or an exemplary student. Any awards given are titled need based aid or merit scholarships. She was however the coach's top choice so draw your own conclusions.

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We started by visiting the schools she thought she might like to attend. She interviewed and toured at all of them and met with each soccer coach. When we set up the interviews, we requested a meeting with the coach at the same time. Once she decided which school she liked best and which coach she felt the most comfortable with, she invited him to see her play and it was easy after that. I imagine every experience is different but I thought the process was much easier than I expected it to be.

Thanks for comments on the process.