are the STA college admits this year as dismal as they appear?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

Hmmm and what is justifiable about 55 k for a 4th grade education? Right now it's what the market will bear but soon or later it will be an emperor has no clothes on moment. Yes when parents are paying that much money they certainly justifiably should expect outcomes and experiences far better than public school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

We have friends in public and trust me our experience in private is better than theirs regardless of where my kids end up in college. They are trying desperately to move out of a DC public. They say the culture, violence, and behavior issues at school are worse than they could have ever imagined. This is true. They did not get the aid they needed to move. The small classes, facilities, and daily experience are what we are paying for. Parents that don’t get that clearly do not get it and never will.
Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

Hmmm and what is justifiable about 55 k for a 4th grade education? Right now it's what the market will bear but soon or later it will be an emperor has no clothes on moment. Yes when parents are paying that much money they certainly justifiably should expect outcomes and experiences far better than public school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

Hmmm and what is justifiable about 55 k for a 4th grade education? Right now it's what the market will bear but soon or later it will be an emperor has no clothes on moment. Yes when parents are paying that much money they certainly justifiably should expect outcomes and experiences far better than public school.

We have friends in public and trust me our experience in private is better than theirs regardless of where my kids end up in college. They are trying desperately to move out of a DC public. They say the culture, violence, and behavior issues at school are worse than they could have ever imagined. This is true. They did not get the aid they needed to move. The small classes, facilities, and daily experience are what we are paying for. Parents that don’t get that clearly do not get it and never will.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

Hmmm and what is justifiable about 55 k for a 4th grade education? Right now it's what the market will bear but soon or later it will be an emperor has no clothes on moment. Yes when parents are paying that much money they certainly justifiably should expect outcomes and experiences far better than public school.

We have friends in public and trust me our experience in private is better than theirs regardless of where my kids end up in college. They are trying desperately to move out of a DC public. They say the culture, violence, and behavior issues at school are worse than they could have ever imagined. This is true. They did not get the aid they needed to move. The small classes, facilities, and daily experience are what we are paying for. Parents that don’t get that clearly do not get it and never will.

Dc publics are not agood example. Per child, they spend more than private schools. There are so many great public schools outside of DC. Your friends should move to VA or MD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

Hmmm and what is justifiable about 55 k for a 4th grade education? Right now it's what the market will bear but soon or later it will be an emperor has no clothes on moment. Yes when parents are paying that much money they certainly justifiably should expect outcomes and experiences far better than public school.

The only justification you need is that I think it’s worth paying this amount for my kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Umm do people not realize that whether you go to a top 25 college or top 50 college it doesn’t matter?

I went to STA, did pretty well and wanted to have fun in college so went to a small private school down south. Screwed around, got good grades because I’m naturally smart and my wife and I made 1.2M last year at 35.

Who cares where you go to college. Most STA grads are naturally gifted and will perform in their careers regardless if they go to Maryland, Columbia or South Carolina.

Ignore the haters. Got to love the posters who say it isn't all about money whilst they send their kid to a 55k a year school, but sure money is no big deal. Similar to you I went, to a well known dc private (did ok), went to at the time a top 10 liberal arts school--easily got all A's, then onto a solid law school. It really is not all about where you to college it's about how well prepared you are for wherever you go and your ability to apply your self and make the most of your college experience. That being said, with STA's and other's privates hefty price tag as a consumer, and yes, the more expensive these schools become the more parents will justifiably feel their child is entitled, will need to show that the school and the price tag are worth it.

Justifiably? Perhaps understandably.

Hmmm and what is justifiable about 55 k for a 4th grade education? Right now it's what the market will bear but soon or later it will be an emperor has no clothes on moment. Yes when parents are paying that much money they certainly justifiably should expect outcomes and experiences far better than public school.

We have friends in public and trust me our experience in private is better than theirs regardless of where my kids end up in college. They are trying desperately to move out of a DC public. They say the culture, violence, and behavior issues at school are worse than they could have ever imagined. This is true. They did not get the aid they needed to move. The small classes, facilities, and daily experience are what we are paying for. Parents that don’t get that clearly do not get it and never will.

Dc publics are not agood example. Per child, they spend more than private schools. There are so many great public schools outside of DC. Your friends should move to VA or MD.

One was in public in MD. Wealthy area and issues galore during the day at school. Drugs at school in the day. Fights. Etc.

[Anonymous]

Please people. OP just hoping her kid gets off waitlist. Trying to scare away anyone who gets offer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're a hard working white student from an upper middle class family at STA, you're screwed. Save your money and go to public.

This was our DS. He got a great education, and while he did watch a number of boys with special "hooks," but lower grades and less successful extracurriculars get into top tier schools, he ended up at a good college. We are happy with the experience and the outcome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're a hard working white student from an upper middle class family at STA, you're screwed. Save your money and go to public.

This was our DS. He got a great education, and while he did watch a number of boys with special "hooks," but lower grades and less successful extracurriculars get into top tier schools, he ended up at a good college. We are happy with the experience and the outcome.

Us too. Our kid has his dream life now. Worked out far better than we could have expected. We weren’t hooked and he was propelled to a great place by STA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're a hard working white student from an upper middle class family at STA, you're screwed. Save your money and go to public.

This was our DS. He got a great education, and while he did watch a number of boys with special "hooks," but lower grades and less successful extracurriculars get into top tier schools, he ended up at a good college. We are happy with the experience and the outcome.

Eh - you seem pretty bitter. “Less successful extracurriculars” indeed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're a hard working white student from an upper middle class family at STA, you're screwed. Save your money and go to public.

This was our DS. He got a great education, and while he did watch a number of boys with special "hooks," but lower grades and less successful extracurriculars get into top tier schools, he ended up at a good college. We are happy with the experience and the outcome.

What are special hooks besides athletic recruits?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're a hard working white student from an upper middle class family at STA, you're screwed. Save your money and go to public.

This was our DS. He got a great education, and while he did watch a number of boys with special "hooks," but lower grades and less successful extracurriculars get into top tier schools, he ended up at a good college. We are happy with the experience and the outcome.

What are special hooks besides athletic recruits?

Big donors, URM, high-profile family's kids

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're a hard working white student from an upper middle class family at STA, you're screwed. Save your money and go to public.

This was our DS. He got a great education, and while he did watch a number of boys with special "hooks," but lower grades and less successful extracurriculars get into top tier schools, he ended up at a good college. We are happy with the experience and the outcome.

What are special hooks besides athletic recruits?

Big donors, URM, high-profile family's kids

Agreed. Kids of VIPs (household names), kids of big donors either to STA or to the future university or both.