Why is Good Counsel so Popular Now??

[Anonymous]

GC is not a private school. It is just not a public school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s for people who want a good education, want all the benefits of public with some additional benefits and don’t feel this should cost 50-60k (particularly when most schools can’t indicate the value of the extra 20-30k). As other have said, it also is a shorter commute for many.

That "value" would be a better education, better reputation and more impressive college admissions.

If you think about it, all the privates should have better college admissions given how few students they send compared to most publics.

Do you not understand math? You should look at the private and public schools top college admissions proportionally not numerically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s for people who want a good education, want all the benefits of public with some additional benefits and don’t feel this should cost 50-60k (particularly when most schools can’t indicate the value of the extra 20-30k). As other have said, it also is a shorter commute for many.

That "value" would be a better education, better reputation and more impressive college admissions.

College admissions isn’t guaranteed regardless of the school, better education is subjective (what is so much better exactly), and reputation maybe, but what’s it helping with in the end.

[Anonymous]

My kids have gone to single sex high schools in the area but many from their K-8 wind up at GC and my spouse attended years ago (when it was in Wheaton). My impressions are that the kids at GC are having a much better time - it is more social and there are more parties to go to. That being said, there is no comparison academically to where my kids have attended unless you are at the very top of the class and in all AP/IB classes at GC. The stress my kids experience at their highly academic school is real. Their friends from GC seem to be loving their high school experience and enjoy the school spirit of GC. If your child is middle of the pack at GC they could get lost bc it is so big but I bet they are still having fun. My college kids find college at their Top 15 schools easy bc of the education they received in high school. But they missed out on the coed "typical" high school experience you can get at GC.

Another advantage of GC is it can accommodate any type of kid - whether they have learning differences or are high flyers which makes it nice for families with different learners. It is what a Catholic school should be in terms of educating all who are seeking a Catholic education. My kids have attended schools where siblings aren't automatically accepted - they need to be able to handle the work load. GC can handle most kids, which is nice.

It's a nice school with great facilities. Just wasn't the fit we wanted for our kids. Works for many people we know who are very happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids have gone to single sex high schools in the area but many from their K-8 wind up at GC and my spouse attended years ago (when it was in Wheaton). My impressions are that the kids at GC are having a much better time - it is more social and there are more parties to go to. That being said, there is no comparison academically to where my kids have attended unless you are at the very top of the class and in all AP/IB classes at GC. The stress my kids experience at their highly academic school is real. Their friends from GC seem to be loving their high school experience and enjoy the school spirit of GC. If your child is middle of the pack at GC they could get lost bc it is so big but I bet they are still having fun. My college kids find college at their Top 15 schools easy bc of the education they received in high school. But they missed out on the coed "typical" high school experience you can get at GC.

Another advantage of GC is it can accommodate any type of kid - whether they have learning differences or are high flyers which makes it nice for families with different learners. It is what a Catholic school should be in terms of educating all who are seeking a Catholic education. My kids have attended schools where siblings aren't automatically accepted - they need to be able to handle the work load. GC can handle most kids, which is nice.

It's a nice school with great facilities. Just wasn't the fit we wanted for our kids. Works for many people we know who are very happy.

This is a great summary.

My only question is why does stress equate rigor?

Don't we want learning to be enjoyable and process that students associate positively with?

[Anonymous]

Great school for those who don’t get into Gonzaga, SJC, Visi, SR, Holy Child.

[Anonymous]

Stop it. I had two kids graduate from there. They both earned IB diplomas and played varsity sports. They were recruited athletes who went on to T20 colleges. They found their people at GC and enjoyed their hs experiences. The racial and socioeconomic diversity was evident and invaluable aspect of their time at GC.

[Anonymous]

Is GC like the Coed AHC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is GC like the Coed AHC?

Yes except you do get some kids at the tippy top of the academic spectrum at GC. I’m not sure if that happens at HC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is GC like the Coed AHC?

Yes except you do get some kids at the tippy top of the academic spectrum at GC. I’m not sure if that happens at HC.

Also more diversity, as mentioned by the PP, and very valued by the school community.

[Anonymous]

My AP/IB kid has plenty of rigor without the stress of kids buddies in the single sex schools. Taking the same AP curriculum just not getting an uncertain in the process. They will likely end up in the same range of colleges without the pressure cooker culture. Total win.

[Anonymous]

Ulcer in the process

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great school for those who don’t get into Gonzaga, SJC, Visi, SR, Holy Child.

Or great school for a kid that wants Catholic coed but doesn’t want to commute to DC.

[Anonymous]

+1

There is never a need to bash other schools. Be a better person.

[Anonymous]

Wheaton alum here. Obviously it's a very different place from the old campus. That said, it felt very much like McCatholic when we toured for our daughter.