Bullis or Sidwell?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I could not imagine choosing Bullis over Sidwell, for a million reasons. I have taught at one and am very familiar with the other. A Friends school will offer a very different vibe. There is *genuine* interest/action on all matters relating to diversity and inclusion. The opportunities for your child at Sidwell are stellar. Those focusing on Bullis’ (or any independent school’s) college list are so short-sighted. I’m sure that is not the only value you want from the place your child will attend for years. I can’t imagine passing up a Sidwell experience. Not many are offered that opportunity.

This is helpful. I don’t want my kids to be ordained into this crazy DEI philosophy. You helped to make our mind up. Thank you. Go Bulldogs!!

Sounds like you won’t like Bullis either. You probably want something more white supremacist friendly.

Sounds like you should get back to wondering why you don’t have a date for prom

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one actually chooses Bullis over Sidwell. Especially if you live in Bethesda. Especially for lower school. Bullis is a backup private school if one didn’t get into sidwell, and you’re fixated on going to a private school.

I mean, these are the facts. Sidwell. No question.

Nope, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. Never looked back. My DC loves high school, is thriving, and is getting a wonderful education. Prestige isn't everything. Having a kid who is happy is.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one actually chooses Bullis over Sidwell. Especially if you live in Bethesda. Especially for lower school. Bullis is a backup private school if one didn’t get into sidwell, and you’re fixated on going to a private school.

I mean, these are the facts. Sidwell. No question.

Nope, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. Never looked back. My DC loves high school, is thriving, and is getting a wonderful education. Prestige isn't everything. Having a kid who is happy is.

Glad your kid is happy at Bullis. Just FYI, there are also really happy kids at Sidwell. Sidwell isn’t just about prestige. The experience is an incredible one for any child fortunate enough to be able to attend. I taught there and I have friends who teach at other schools (including Bullis). These two schools, in particular, are very, very different. Im sure there are kids who aren’t a good fit for any particular school but to make an assumption that kids at Sidwell aren’t happy is short-sighted. Just like the assumption that Bullis is for jocks and is the “public school you pay for.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think one can go from Sidwell to Bulkis easily but not the other way

No one goes to Bulkis from Sidwell.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think one can go from Sidwell to Bulkis easily but not the other way

No one goes to Bulkis from Sidwell.

I know someone who left Sidwell recently to attend Bullis. He found Sidwell to be too academically challenging. Bullis is a better fit and he’s much happier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one actually chooses Bullis over Sidwell. Especially if you live in Bethesda. Especially for lower school. Bullis is a backup private school if one didn’t get into sidwell, and you’re fixated on going to a private school.

I mean, these are the facts. Sidwell. No question.

Nope, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. Never looked back. My DC loves high school, is thriving, and is getting a wonderful education. Prestige isn't everything. Having a kid who is happy is.

Glad your kid is happy at Bullis. Just FYI, there are also really happy kids at Sidwell. Sidwell isn’t just about prestige. The experience is an incredible one for any child fortunate enough to be able to attend. I taught there and I have friends who teach at other schools (including Bullis). These two schools, in particular, are very, very different. Im sure there are kids who aren’t a good fit for any particular school but to make an assumption that kids at Sidwell aren’t happy is short-sighted. Just like the assumption that Bullis is for jocks and is the “public school you pay for.”

Why did you make the assumption that I thought kids at Sidwell aren't happy? I never said that. I said that for my DC, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. It was a tough decision, but we prioritized overall well-being, and it turned out to be the right decision because our DC is very happy. I don't think he would have been at Sidwell for reasons that are specific to him. Sidwell is certainly more prestigious, whatever that really means, but that wasn't our decision-maker. I was simply responding to the people who said that no one chooses Bullis over Sidwell. That's just not correct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one actually chooses Bullis over Sidwell. Especially if you live in Bethesda. Especially for lower school. Bullis is a backup private school if one didn’t get into sidwell, and you’re fixated on going to a private school.

I mean, these are the facts. Sidwell. No question.

Nope, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. Never looked back. My DC loves high school, is thriving, and is getting a wonderful education. Prestige isn't everything. Having a kid who is happy is.

Glad your kid is happy at Bullis. Just FYI, there are also really happy kids at Sidwell. Sidwell isn’t just about prestige. The experience is an incredible one for any child fortunate enough to be able to attend. I taught there and I have friends who teach at other schools (including Bullis). These two schools, in particular, are very, very different. Im sure there are kids who aren’t a good fit for any particular school but to make an assumption that kids at Sidwell aren’t happy is short-sighted. Just like the assumption that Bullis is for jocks and is the “public school you pay for.”

Why did you make the assumption that I thought kids at Sidwell aren't happy? I never said that. I said that for my DC, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. It was a tough decision, but we prioritized overall well-being, and it turned out to be the right decision because our DC is very happy. I don't think he would have been at Sidwell for reasons that are specific to him. Sidwell is certainly more prestigious, whatever that really means, but that wasn't our decision-maker. I was simply responding to the people who said that no one chooses Bullis over Sidwell. That's just not correct.

Don’t worry pp - the pp who replied to you is probably one of the scorned parents from the ‘Sidwell happiness’ thread that feel they must protect/project the notion of Sidwell happiness

Each kid is different and I’m glad your child is happy at Bullis. That’s a gift.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one actually chooses Bullis over Sidwell. Especially if you live in Bethesda. Especially for lower school. Bullis is a backup private school if one didn’t get into sidwell, and you’re fixated on going to a private school.

I mean, these are the facts. Sidwell. No question.

Nope, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. Never looked back. My DC loves high school, is thriving, and is getting a wonderful education. Prestige isn't everything. Having a kid who is happy is.

Glad your kid is happy at Bullis. Just FYI, there are also really happy kids at Sidwell. Sidwell isn’t just about prestige. The experience is an incredible one for any child fortunate enough to be able to attend. I taught there and I have friends who teach at other schools (including Bullis). These two schools, in particular, are very, very different. Im sure there are kids who aren’t a good fit for any particular school but to make an assumption that kids at Sidwell aren’t happy is short-sighted. Just like the assumption that Bullis is for jocks and is the “public school you pay for.”

Why did you make the assumption that I thought kids at Sidwell aren't happy? I never said that. I said that for my DC, we chose Bullis over Sidwell. It was a tough decision, but we prioritized overall well-being, and it turned out to be the right decision because our DC is very happy. I don't think he would have been at Sidwell for reasons that are specific to him. Sidwell is certainly more prestigious, whatever that really means, but that wasn't our decision-maker. I was simply responding to the people who said that no one chooses Bullis over Sidwell. That's just not correct.

OK, so one kid did. Glad they are happy at Bullis.

[Anonymous]

BULLIS … hands down. Happier and healthier environment with excellent teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:BULLIS … hands down. Happier and healthier environment with excellent teachers.

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[Anonymous]

I don' think anyone would argue that Sidwell is harder to get into. The key though is what is the added value that each school brings to a student? For close to $60,000, it had better be significant. Always hard to assess what the added value is, and that's why a school's college list is important as one metric.