Basis Independence McLean vs Bishop O’Connell

[Anonymous]

Dear DCUM,

Religion aside, which school would you recommend my rising 10th DD, BIM or Bishop O’Connell HS?

I know she will have to give up HS soccer if she wants to go to BIM.

Thank you,

[Anonymous]

I don’t see how anyone can make this decision for you considering we know nothing about your child. These two schools could not be any more polar opposite! One has a true high school feel and the other is in a building in Tyson’s corner! What is your daughter looking for in a school?

[Anonymous]

Yes, but one is the #1 rated private school in the whole DMV. (Hint: Not the Catholic one.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, but one is the #1 rated private school in the whole DMV. (Hint: Not the Catholic one.)

By Niche?

[Anonymous]

Troll post

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Troll post

I hope you’re not referring to me, the OP.

I am not trolling. My daughter debating between the two. BIM is definitely better academically but no sports and other HS clubs/activities. I told her that her club soccer would be fine. She can join a VA and MD club team if she wants to play soccer during the Fall and Spring season if going to BIM.

I not people here don’t trust Niche rankings, but is there another source we can look at?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Troll post

I hope you’re not referring to me, the OP.

I am not trolling. My daughter debating between the two. BIM is definitely better academically but no sports and other HS clubs/activities. I told her that her club soccer would be fine. She can join a VA and MD club team if she wants to play soccer during the Fall and Spring season if going to BIM.

I not people here don’t trust Niche rankings, but is there another source we can look at?

There is no comparison why are you even asking?

[Anonymous]

*. I know people here don’t trust Niche rankings, but is there another source we can look at?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Troll post

I hope you’re not referring to me, the OP.

I am not trolling. My daughter debating between the two. BIM is definitely better academically but no sports and other HS clubs/activities. I told her that her club soccer would be fine. She can join a VA and MD club team if she wants to play soccer during the Fall and Spring season if going to BIM.

I not people here don’t trust Niche rankings, but is there another source we can look at?

There is no comparison why are you even asking?

Because both school accepted her and she’s asking for my input. Before giving her my advice, I wanted to get input from DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Troll post

I hope you’re not referring to me, the OP.

I am not trolling. My daughter debating between the two. BIM is definitely better academically but no sports and other HS clubs/activities. I told her that her club soccer would be fine. She can join a VA and MD club team if she wants to play soccer during the Fall and Spring season if going to BIM.

I not people here don’t trust Niche rankings, but is there another source we can look at?

There is no comparison why are you even asking?

Because both school accepted her and she’s asking for my input. Before giving her my advice, I wanted to get input from DCUM.

Totally different schools. O'Connell is much larger and will give her more of a traditional high school experience. Basis seems to have strong academics but not much else. What kind of kid is she? Does she want a more intense academic experience or more of a traditional high school experience?

[Anonymous]

Niche is fake. It's pay to play. The more you pay the higher they put you on the list. Not legit.

[Anonymous]

OP - If you are truly willing to send your daughter to either, have her shadow at each school. I'd be shocked if she didn't have a preference after that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - If you are truly willing to send your daughter to either, have her shadow at each school. I'd be shocked if she didn't have a preference after that.

Thank you. She shadowed BIM and will shadow Bishop next week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP - If you are truly willing to send your daughter to either, have her shadow at each school. I'd be shocked if she didn't have a preference after that.

+1. Shadow at both soon and she should quickly get a sense of which she prefers.

We only know one student who was weighing both of these schools. That student was far more invested in the heavy academics and academic-related extracurriculars at BIM instead of the traditional high school experience at DJO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Niche is fake. It's pay to play. The more you pay the higher they put you on the list. Not legit.

Then what’s the alternative? U.S. News & World Report doesn’t rate/rank VA private schools.