Sidwell tuition 2024-25

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Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

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Anonymous wrote:I am from the DC area and had friends that graduated from Sidwell and I graduated from SJC which is half the price. We all ended up in the same college and are equally as successful professionals. I understand the idea of attending an elite school however there are so many other factors that contribute to college admissions and success in life.

Of course someone who attended SJC would come to this thread to type this fan fiction. Even if a few SJC students and Sidwell students end up at the same colleges and jobs, you’re not the same. It’s a completely different experience.

We already know there are “many factors that contribute to college admissions and success in life.” Thanks, Captain Obvious.

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So it’s not true but if it’s true, it doesn’t matter anyway?

Strong argument there. Yup.

It’s hilarious how many people fervently want to believe that where you attend school (high school, college, grad school, etc) doesn’t make a difference at all. Believe whatever you want. I’m not going to try to change your mind, SJC person.

Not the SJC poster.

So same weak position?

Though I grant you that your level of arrogance *is* much greater than the SJC poster. That must make your mom proud.

It matters for less intelligent people to some degree. However, it is important these people feel good about paying $$$ for the elite schools so the school makes money folks buy their snowflakes a possibility to get into ivy league to socialize with other rich and powerful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

It doesn't change the fact that their lives are meaningless.

Many people may think that your poverty stricken life is not only meaningless, it’s also a curse. Worry about yourself (and the adventure of living hand to mouth). Let others live the way they desire…in peace.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am from the DC area and had friends that graduated from Sidwell and I graduated from SJC which is half the price. We all ended up in the same college and are equally as successful professionals. I understand the idea of attending an elite school however there are so many other factors that contribute to college admissions and success in life.

Of course someone who attended SJC would come to this thread to type this fan fiction. Even if a few SJC students and Sidwell students end up at the same colleges and jobs, you’re not the same. It’s a completely different experience.

We already know there are “many factors that contribute to college admissions and success in life.” Thanks, Captain Obvious.

It is ok. Let the Sidwell parents feel good about the money they spend. Let them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

Lol—using an exception to try to prove a rule. The number of people born into poverty who turn to a life of violent crime dwarfs the Luigi’s of the world many times over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

It doesn't change the fact that their lives are meaningless.

Many people may think that your poverty stricken life is not only meaningless, it’s also a curse. Worry about yourself (and the adventure of living hand to mouth). Let others live the way they desire…in peace.

I never say poverty is meaningful by itself. But people with large inherited money and still seek more careers/jobs for money's sake is truly very boring. Plenty of people in meaningful but modest lives (e.g. teachers, scientists, nurses). It is sad that in this country, the top 1% takes the 90%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

Lol—using an exception to try to prove a rule. The number of people born into poverty who turn to a life of violent crime dwarfs the Luigi’s of the world many times over.

Good. Go to sidwell and pay $55K then. Good luck and hope your kids go to Harvard. So what? Still have a possibility to live a boring life.

[Anonymous]

Are some of you lost? Did you accidentally click on this link in the private school forum. If the tuition is too high, you need to either:
1. Remove your child(ren) from the school; or
2. Remove yourself from this chat because your children don’t attend Sidwell anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

It doesn't change the fact that their lives are meaningless.

Many people may think that your poverty stricken life is not only meaningless, it’s also a curse. Worry about yourself (and the adventure of living hand to mouth). Let others live the way they desire…in peace.

if most Sidwell parents think like you and believe being rich is important in life, I d rather not let my kid go there. I d choose to go to a place with more idealistic values.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

Lol—using an exception to try to prove a rule. The number of people born into poverty who turn to a life of violent crime dwarfs the Luigi’s of the world many times over.

Good. Go to sidwell and pay $55K then. Good luck and hope your kids go to Harvard. So what? Still have a possibility to live a boring life.

One person’s “boring” is another person’s ideal. I’m thrilled with my life of financial stability and ease. Stress (financial and emotional) is bad for my health, but apparently you’re built for a life of struggle. I hope that you find that fulfilling. Now, skedaddle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

It doesn't change the fact that their lives are meaningless.

Many people may think that your poverty stricken life is not only meaningless, it’s also a curse. Worry about yourself (and the adventure of living hand to mouth). Let others live the way they desire…in peace.

if most Sidwell parents think like you and believe being rich is important in life, I d rather not let my kid go there. I d choose to go to a place with more idealistic values.

I’m speaking only for myself. That said, your children aren’t going to attend Sidwell anyway, so why are you in this thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

Lol—using an exception to try to prove a rule. The number of people born into poverty who turn to a life of violent crime dwarfs the Luigi’s of the world many times over.

Good. Go to sidwell and pay $55K then. Good luck and hope your kids go to Harvard. So what? Still have a possibility to live a boring life.

The irony is that even at $55K/year only a handful of SFS kids in any given class will end up at an Ivy+ and vast majority of them are legacies.

It's a great education with an excellent peer group. But vast majority of SFS kids have no shot at an Ivy+. If that's really important to a family/kid, there are other ways to get in that will yield higher odds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

Lol—using an exception to try to prove a rule. The number of people born into poverty who turn to a life of violent crime dwarfs the Luigi’s of the world many times over.

Good. Go to sidwell and pay $55K then. Good luck and hope your kids go to Harvard. So what? Still have a possibility to live a boring life.

The irony is that even at $55K/year only a handful of SFS kids in any given class will end up at an Ivy+ and vast majority of them are legacies.

It's a great education with an excellent peer group. But vast majority of SFS kids have no shot at an Ivy+. If that's really important to a family/kid, there are other ways to get in that will yield higher odds.

I know tons of Sidwell alums who didn’t attend Ivy+ universities. Instead, they graduated from T15 to T50 universities (true for the majority of Sidwell alums). Their Sidwell education helped them to excel academically at these institutions, so they ended up attending and graduating from law/med/business school Ivies. Then onto highly successful careers in their chosen fields.

I’d say an undergraduate degree from Emory/NYU/BC, then a JD, MBA, or MD from Harvard/Yale/Stanford/etc is the objective success most Sidwell parents and students are seeking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are some of you lost? Did you accidentally click on this link in the private school forum. If the tuition is too high, you need to either:
1. Remove your child(ren) from the school; or
2. Remove yourself from this chat because your children don’t attend Sidwell anyway.

This is the internet, my friend, not a gated community. Anyone can comment. Maybe you could pay the mod $60k to stop having this forum be so darn inclusive.

Hmmm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Being surrounded by the correct peer group so one can marry well is one of the desired outcomes. The number of inter-SFS marriages is substantial

How boring? Almost as boring as those who are homeless, in jail, or Trump.

It may be boring for you, but many people aren’t interested in exploring the adventures of struggle and poverty.

They are missing out in life. They are missing out figuring out what matters to them. Or they will become Luigi who murdered the CEO.

Lol—using an exception to try to prove a rule. The number of people born into poverty who turn to a life of violent crime dwarfs the Luigi’s of the world many times over.

Good. Go to sidwell and pay $55K then. Good luck and hope your kids go to Harvard. So what? Still have a possibility to live a boring life.

The irony is that even at $55K/year only a handful of SFS kids in any given class will end up at an Ivy+ and vast majority of them are legacies.

It's a great education with an excellent peer group. But vast majority of SFS kids have no shot at an Ivy+. If that's really important to a family/kid, there are other ways to get in that will yield higher odds.

With very privileged snobbish parents and a narrow view of life.