<p>My son applied to an excellent school as a junior. We are having second thoughts about whether he should have applied as a sophmore. We understand (now) that admission officers at this school frequently suggest to rising junior interviewees that they for sophmore admission. Do you think it would be inappropriate to call the admission officer to discuss at this late date? Thanks for any advice.</p>
<p>My guess is it’s a bit too late - for the schools with huge number of applications at least (they need more time to plan ahead the applications/enrollment of each grade). If it’s a smaller school and is more flexible in making late offers, it doesn’t hurt to let them know you are open to that option as well.</p>
<p>Thanks Benley. We are new to the boarding school world, and were unaware that repeat years are so common. In retrospect, knowing what we know now, we would have raised the issue with the admissions officer at the time of the interview.</p>
<p>Could be too late, but I don’t think it could hurt letting them know he would consider repeating. Typically, there are fewer spots for juniors than sophomores, so if he were a WL candidate for 11th grade, it might help.<br>
Alternately, you could wait and see what is offered and if you get a WL, then call back and let them know you would do either grade.</p>
<p>Thanks Linda. That is very sensible advise, and much appreciated.</p>
<p>We started the process late and uninformed. We rushed to get the applications completed in time and he took the SSAT at the last possible date (thankfully he scored in the 99%).
I really wish we started earlier and had more time to become familiar with the process. At the same time I am very happy that we pursued the opportunity.</p>
<p>While you can’t technically apply for two grades at the same time, you can let the schools know that you are open to repeating and would support it if they think it would be a better fit. It might be too late, but it couldn’t hurt. It depends on what his status is, I guess. I would imagine that they’ve already gotten the classes built at this point, and moving a kid around might just throw a wrench into it.</p>
<p>No harm. No downside. Talk to the school. Be understanding and express flexibility. Tell them just what you told us.</p>
<p>Agree,
No harm in talking to the person who interviewed you (they are your advocate)</p>
<p>Benley, linda, winterset, neato, land Princess’s Dad,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the advice. As best I can tell ther is really only one good source of information on this carzy process -you guys. </p>
<p>We received great news today. My guy was accepted as a junior.</p>
<p>Very, very happy.</p>
<p>Mazel tov, Stats! I was just going to post that I would reconsider having your son repeat a year if he scored in the 99th percentile on the SSAT, but now you can put that idea completely behind you!</p>
<p>Stats21, you are welcome. Congratulations!</p>
<p>Stats21 What a nice compliment! And even better news for you and your son!!</p>