St. Andrews vs. STA for high school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More HW, More Rigor and significantly Better College Placement at STA

Very dated view

No it’s not. It’s spot on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But are the parents at either school as breathtakingly attractive as the ones at catholic school?

I know you are joking but in all seriousness, we found the Parent community at SAES much friendlier than at Catholic schools - but we found the teachers and religion classes at our Catholic school very genuine, caring and surprisingly inclusive.

No one school is perfect so depends on where your child feels happy.

So you’re basically saying that the parents at SAES have a good personality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But are the parents at either school as breathtakingly attractive as the ones at catholic school?

I know you are joking but in all seriousness, we found the Parent community at SAES much friendlier than at Catholic schools - but we found the teachers and religion classes at our Catholic school very genuine, caring and surprisingly inclusive.

No one school is perfect so depends on where your child feels happy.

So you’re basically saying that the parents at SAES have a good personality.

Hahaha! Good sense of humor, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More HW, More Rigor and significantly Better College Placement at STA

Very dated view

Not dated at all. St. Albans is for future titans/business leaders/elected leaders. St. Andrews is for average kids + for people with LDs. Nothing wrong with that. Apples + oranges. Everyone deserves to be educated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More HW, More Rigor and significantly Better College Placement at STA

Very dated view

Not dated at all. St. Albans is for future titans/business leaders/elected leaders. St. Andrews is for average kids + for people with LDs. Nothing wrong with that. Apples + oranges. Everyone deserves to be educated.

Dated view

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More HW, More Rigor and significantly Better College Placement at STA

Very dated view

Not dated at all. St. Albans is for future titans/business leaders/elected leaders. St. Andrews is for average kids + for people with LDs. Nothing wrong with that. Apples + oranges. Everyone deserves to be educated.

Extremely dated view.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More HW, More Rigor and significantly Better College Placement at STA

Very dated view

Not dated at all. St. Albans is for future titans/business leaders/elected leaders. St. Andrews is for average kids + for people with LDs. Nothing wrong with that. Apples + oranges. Everyone deserves to be educated.

Extremely dated view.

LOL -- it is right on the mark.

[Anonymous]

Serious question - what’s the argument for all boys in this day and age? STA is a great school and we would send our DS there in spite of it being all boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:More HW, More Rigor and significantly Better College Placement at STA

Very dated view

Not dated at all. St. Albans is for future titans/business leaders/elected leaders. St. Andrews is for average kids + for people with LDs. Nothing wrong with that. Apples + oranges. Everyone deserves to be educated.

Extremely dated view.

LOL -- it is right on the mark.

The characterization of St Albans is closer to the mark. It is a more traditional educational model, and more is expected of the boys in terms of workload, athletic involvement, etc. There is a lot of money here. St. Andrews is more diverse, and less traditional (although it’s no GDS!) — coed, no suit and tie, etc. There is a lot of money there too.

Our extended family has had kids at both, including our kids. We are members of the Episcopal Church were looking for an Episcopal school. Our boys (and a girl at SAES) were/are strivers, and that kind of kid can find plenty of challenge at SAES, albeit in a very different atmosphere. Our kids (and their cousins) chose the school that was the best match for them.

Op, once you (and your son) visit both, you will see the difference (and similarities). Both are great options. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But are the parents at either school as breathtakingly attractive as the ones at catholic school?

I know you are joking but in all seriousness, we found the Parent community at SAES much friendlier than at Catholic schools - but we found the teachers and religion classes at our Catholic school very genuine, caring and surprisingly inclusive.

No one school is perfect so depends on where your child feels happy.

So you’re basically saying that the parents at SAES have a good personality.

Yes for sure - many were fun, interesting and friendly …

[Anonymous]

These stereotypes are just that.

DS was 99% on SSAT, 99.9% on SAT, no LD, admitted to first choice prestigious college. Attended SAES and loved the experience. We considered STA but wanted something that felt warmer and more inclusive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These stereotypes are just that.

DS was 99% on SSAT, 99.9% on SAT, no LD, admitted to first choice prestigious college. Attended SAES and loved the experience. We considered STA but wanted something that felt warmer and more inclusive.

If true...exception--- not the rule.

[Anonymous]

PP clearly has no familiarity with SAES. High performers consistently do very, very well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These stereotypes are just that.

DS was 99% on SSAT, 99.9% on SAT, no LD, admitted to first choice prestigious college. Attended SAES and loved the experience. We considered STA but wanted something that felt warmer and more inclusive.

If true...exception--- not the rule.

Isn't this stating the obvious, more broadly, that stats in the tippy top percentiles are "the exception" or maybe this type of analysis is that Cathedral school education shining through.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Serious question - what’s the argument for all boys in this day and age? STA is a great school and we would send our DS there in spite of it being all boys.

Boys and girls learn differently. Boys and girls largely have different energy levels. Boys mature more slowly. Boys are falling behind in national university admission percentages. Boys need to be educated in a way that works for who they are.