St. Patrick’s vs NPS

[Anonymous]

Anyone know how many spots there are for k at NPS?

[Anonymous]

We used a top educational consultant in the area who told us St Pats was the better school academically and that NPS was a gentler environment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We used a top educational consultant in the area who told us St Pats was the better school academically and that NPS was a gentler environment.

If a “top consultant” told you that, you were suckered.

[Anonymous]

We have insights into both schools--the previous poster is correct. NPS is gentler and St. Pats more academic. Both are good schools, but that is accurate. Please don't hate.

[Anonymous]

I give up. What is NPS and UMC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I give up. What is NPS and UMC?

NPS = National Presbyterian School.

UMC = Upper middle class.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone know how many spots there are for k at NPS?

Anyone?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:More similar than different. NPS is a bit sweeter and more low key. St Pats is a tad more academic. Both really great schools. I’d base my decision on the other families/parents.

Very true. NPS a bit sweeter, more low key. St Pats if you want to be with other parents trying to climb socially.

+1. Their parent community is famous for this.

Its just one group though. Most of the parents are not like this. Its sad that particular group (many were friends long before St Pats) all went to St Pats as they very much changed the tenor of the school.

I think many of them end up at the same schools as well after St. Pats so when people think of St. Pats they think of those types of people. It’s probably not fair to the rest of the St. Pats families but I think that’s where they get the reputation from.

The only thing famous is the st pats troll. I guess she got black balled at a country club or something and blames her kids’ friends’ parents.

[Anonymous]

If you apply out of St Pats in sixth and don't get in to your first choice, does the school still not allow you to return?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:More similar than different. NPS is a bit sweeter and more low key. St Pats is a tad more academic. Both really great schools. I’d base my decision on the other families/parents.

Very true. NPS a bit sweeter, more low key. St Pats if you want to be with other parents trying to climb socially.

+1. Their parent community is famous for this.

Its just one group though. Most of the parents are not like this. Its sad that particular group (many were friends long before St Pats) all went to St Pats as they very much changed the tenor of the school.

What grades are we talking about?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:More similar than different. NPS is a bit sweeter and more low key. St Pats is a tad more academic. Both really great schools. I’d base my decision on the other families/parents.

Very true. NPS a bit sweeter, more low key. St Pats if you want to be with other parents trying to climb socially.

+1. Their parent community is famous for this.

Its just one group though. Most of the parents are not like this. Its sad that particular group (many were friends long before St Pats) all went to St Pats as they very much changed the tenor of the school.

I think many of them end up at the same schools as well after St. Pats so when people think of St. Pats they think of those types of people. It’s probably not fair to the rest of the St. Pats families but I think that’s where they get the reputation from.

The only thing famous is the st pats troll. I guess she got black balled at a country club or something and blames her kids’ friends’ parents.

OMG this is truly horrible. Why do you feel the need to be so unkind to another person, someone you likely don't even know? You are everytihg that is wrong with this town and this forum. You should be ashamed of yourself.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We used a top educational consultant in the area who told us St Pats was the better school academically and that NPS was a gentler environment.

If a “top consultant” told you that, you were suckered.

#facts.

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Anonymous wrote:St. Pat's is incredibly wealthy to the point where even though most don't try to flaunt their wealth, it's just unavoidable. But, for the most part, people are fairly low-key.

As far as social climbing, I honestly have no idea what people are talking about. Lots of families there are already fairly established. I admit there are a few, but the rest seem fairly secure.

Aside from the usual parents on the infamous Dexter St and that surrounding neighborhood, the rest of the parents are friendly enough. I am of color and UMC parent, I never had too many problems. The worse was that I was mistaken as a cook, but that family is known to be terrible and luckily my daughter has moved on to other friends.

I have gotten that from white people that are well below my class level and I don't assume that the parents at St. Pat's are immune to it.

Oh my goodness.

I have no idea why this would shock you. This is pretty much a common occurrence in the POC world. I don't really let it bother me because there's nothing wrong about being a cook. Also, it's also a character flaw to treat people differently because of their occupation. I might correct them, but eventually they will figure it out and have to deal with awkwardness.

Yup. I'm a Latina parent (kids attend another school -- not St. Pat's or NPS) and am frequently mistaken for "the nanny". One parent told my husband (who is Swedish and German by descent) that I was very attentive and loving with the kids I'm going to ask her for a letter of recommendation.

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Anonymous wrote:St. Pat's is incredibly wealthy to the point where even though most don't try to flaunt their wealth, it's just unavoidable. But, for the most part, people are fairly low-key.

As far as social climbing, I honestly have no idea what people are talking about. Lots of families there are already fairly established. I admit there are a few, but the rest seem fairly secure.

Aside from the usual parents on the infamous Dexter St and that surrounding neighborhood, the rest of the parents are friendly enough. I am of color and UMC parent, I never had too many problems. The worse was that I was mistaken as a cook, but that family is known to be terrible and luckily my daughter has moved on to other friends.

I have gotten that from white people that are well below my class level and I don't assume that the parents at St. Pat's are immune to it.

Oh my goodness.

I have no idea why this would shock you. This is pretty much a common occurrence in the POC world. I don't really let it bother me because there's nothing wrong about being a cook. Also, it's also a character flaw to treat people differently because of their occupation. I might correct them, but eventually they will figure it out and have to deal with awkwardness.

Yup. I'm a Latina parent (kids attend another school -- not St. Pat's or NPS) and am frequently mistaken for "the nanny". One parent told my husband (who is Swedish and German by descent) that I was very attentive and loving with the kids I'm going to ask her for a letter of recommendation.

Hahaha, I get that all the time also. And they think my caucasian nanny is the parent!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:St. Pat's is incredibly wealthy to the point where even though most don't try to flaunt their wealth, it's just unavoidable. But, for the most part, people are fairly low-key.

As far as social climbing, I honestly have no idea what people are talking about. Lots of families there are already fairly established. I admit there are a few, but the rest seem fairly secure.

Aside from the usual parents on the infamous Dexter St and that surrounding neighborhood, the rest of the parents are friendly enough. I am of color and UMC parent, I never had too many problems. The worse was that I was mistaken as a cook, but that family is known to be terrible and luckily my daughter has moved on to other friends.

I have gotten that from white people that are well below my class level and I don't assume that the parents at St. Pat's are immune to it.

Oh my goodness.

I have no idea why this would shock you. This is pretty much a common occurrence in the POC world. I don't really let it bother me because there's nothing wrong about being a cook. Also, it's also a character flaw to treat people differently because of their occupation. I might correct them, but eventually they will figure it out and have to deal with awkwardness.

Yup. I'm a Latina parent (kids attend another school -- not St. Pat's or NPS) and am frequently mistaken for "the nanny". One parent told my husband (who is Swedish and German by descent) that I was very attentive and loving with the kids I'm going to ask her for a letter of recommendation.

I keener re reading this and can’t figure out why you’d ask a nanny for a letter of recommendation. I must be reading it wrong but it’s still bothering me that I can’t figure out what you’re saying!