Name your "Big 3"
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I toured St. Stephen's & St. Agnes last week and my rising 6th grader (boy) fell in love with it. He loved that students go to the Chesapeake Bay thoughout the year for science projects and he would not have to wear a uniform (they do have a dress code). We live in PG County, Maryland and they have a big fleet of buses that transport students to and from school throughout the metro area.
As a parent, I was impressed with the passionate teachers we met on tour and the Director of the Middle School took time to sit down and chat with me for a few minutes while we were waiting. |
Anonymous
| Harvard, Yale, Princeton |
Anonymous
Potomac for boys? Are you serious? |
Anonymous
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For Boys:
Sidwell Episcopal Woodberry Forrest For Girls: Holton Madeira NCS |
Anonymous
We toured the school, too. The administration was very kind. The children in lower school looked happy. Our daughter is gifted across the board. The question was deciding if 3rd or 4th grade was more appropriate (for entrance this year) or if the school had the resources and the right class mix to make it work. Administration's attitude was: "Let's see if we can do it." I couldn't ask for more. I really appreciated how nurturing the school environment seemed. |
Anonymous
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If I lived in Alexandria, SSSA would be #1.
We live in NW DC--GDS is our top choice. I think that much depends on your location. |
Anonymous
| I don't understand the obsession with the "Big 3" in the same way I don't understand the obsession with the Ivy League. My big 3 are the schools that are the right fit for my child. I sincerely doubt they will ever be located in Upper NW or Bethesda and I am totally fine with that. Useless post, but just had to say it. |
Anonymous
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Do some digging around and discover how many people who cover education in the media, government, politics, etc. send their sons to St. Anselm's Abbey.
The numbers are stunningly high. The Abbey just does not speak about them. One prominent education writer, if privately asked, will tell you that he considers St. Anselm's as the best high school in the area as well as one of the absolute best in the nation. If the Abbey's "numbers" were published they'd be in the top dozen schools in the country. |
Anonymous
| Groton, Exeter, Andover |
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I agree wholeheartedly with your position here. Groton, Exeter and Andover followed by Harvard, Yale and Princeton were the right fit for my children. They are not located in Upper NW or Bethesda. We were also totally fine with that. |
Anonymous
| My ass is enormous, as are my two boobs. My big 3. My thighs are in the running, though, like Maret. |
Anonymous
| No argument here. I concur. You're fat, sans doute. |
Anonymous
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For boys:
--Sidwell --St. Alban's --Georgetown Prep For Girls: --Sidwell --NCS --GDS |
Anonymous
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Sidwell
St. Albans Holton |
Anonymous
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sidwell
sta ncs |