It's acceptance letter time…the old fat envelope/thin envelope scene. Mailed last week, some letters came with confetti stars; others were followed with emails, phone calls and personal messages. After months of anxious anticipation for acceptance letters to Baltimore area private schools, the tables have turned, and once again, kids all over the region, are being courted by the schools to which they applied and were accepted.
It safe to say, admissions committees take their jobs seriously as they review each applicant's file. They read applications, interview notes, test scores and reports from current schools, and they all have one goal: to make sure the students they accept will be a good fit for their school
For some families choosing which school's offer to accept is a "no brainer" for others, a little more thinking is involved. If you are in an admissions quandary, the following tips from Baltimore area admissions officers should help:
- If your child receives offers from more than one school, congratulations, you have choices. If your child is torn between two schools, contact the admissions offices and ask if he/she can visit again. A second look may make the difference.
- If you are torn between two schools, consider things like cost, extra fees, length of your commute between home and school (don’t forget, you may have to make multiple trips in a day.)
- If the school has a reception or another event for accepted students, plan to attend to gain a better sense of the students who will be in your child's class.
- If your financial circumstances have changed or if you have tuition concerns, contact the admissions office.
- If your child is placed on a waiting list or was not admitted to his/her first choice school, remember your positive attitude can help them get over the disappointment. Additionally, you may be surprised to discover they are happier and more successful in a school that is a good fit.
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