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Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

Anonymous wrote:In my view there is a palpable difference in culture with the all-male schools of St Albans School, Landon, Prep and Gonzaga, and the rest of the private schools. Really, in this day and age, I cannot see why responsible parents would choose an all-boys environment. An all boy environment - where it is encouraged for boys to be boys - laced with privilege/elitism is a recipe for all sorts of bad things to come...

So, OP, unless you aspire for your son to be a sexist at best, rapist at worst, man one day, go with the Frogs.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

You must be new to the area (or an imbecile).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

You must be new to the area (or an imbecile).

Not new at all, and three kids who have attended a total of 5 different schools (2 Big 3's) during their years of schooling. You're just so drowned in the Kool-Ade that you can't see that you've turned completely purple.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

You must be new to the area (or an imbecile).

Not new at all, and three kids who have attended a total of 5 different schools (2 Big 3's) during their years of schooling. You're just so drowned in the Kool-Ade that you can't see that you've turned completely purple.

Oh I see, you’re socially illiterate.....that’s fine. Carry on.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In my view there is a palpable difference in culture with the all-male schools of St Albans School, Landon, Prep and Gonzaga, and the rest of the private schools. Really, in this day and age, I cannot see why responsible parents would choose an all-boys environment. An all boy environment - where it is encouraged for boys to be boys - laced with privilege/elitism is a recipe for all sorts of bad things to come...

So, OP, unless you aspire for your son to be a sexist at best, rapist at worst, man one day, go with the Frogs.

Better STA than Maret than GDS.

Better a man than a milquetoast than a wimpy boy.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

You must be new to the area (or an imbecile).

Not new at all, and three kids who have attended a total of 5 different schools (2 Big 3's) during their years of schooling. You're just so drowned in the Kool-Ade that you can't see that you've turned completely purple.

Oh I see, you’re socially illiterate.....that’s fine. Carry on.

No, I -- and most of us, actually -- just see right through people like you.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In my view there is a palpable difference in culture with the all-male schools of St Albans School, Landon, Prep and Gonzaga, and the rest of the private schools. Really, in this day and age, I cannot see why responsible parents would choose an all-boys environment. An all boy environment - where it is encouraged for boys to be boys - laced with privilege/elitism is a recipe for all sorts of bad things to come...

So, OP, unless you aspire for your son to be a sexist at best, rapist at worst, man one day, go with the Frogs.

Better STA than Maret than GDS.

Better a man than a milquetoast than a wimpy boy.

The sad thing is that in real life I probably know you, and think you witty and charming. The cloak of anonymity allows you to reveal what scares me most about you STA swine - you smile and charm but beneath that are vile, wretched human beings.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your DS will excel academically at both, but they are worlds apart culturally. Would he prefer co-ed or all boys, no dress code or uniforms, progressive or more conservative, diversity in terms of race/socio-economic status/sexual orientation/gender identity, etc.?

"Worlds apart culturally?" Please. The few items you mention are not indicative of anything except current policies of the two schools.

The fact is, they are both well-established NW DC prep schools that serve the kids of the so-called elite of the city, who like to club around with colleagues and friends and chit chat about private school life. In a lineup, you couldn't tell a Maret kid from a St Albans kid if your life depended on it. These schools are less than a mile apart geographically and "culturally," in any true sense.

The idea that there is such a vast difference in DMV area schools - private and most public too, for that matter - and that one can so carefully hand pick a school based on "fit" and "culture best for our family" is a DCUM created myth that gives parents something to talk about.

You must be new to the area (or an imbecile).

Not new at all, and three kids who have attended a total of 5 different schools (2 Big 3's) during their years of schooling. You're just so drowned in the Kool-Ade that you can't see that you've turned completely purple.

Oh I see, you’re socially illiterate.....that’s fine. Carry on.

No, I -- and most of us, actually -- just see right through people like you.

Lol.....whilst we laugh at you. All good, carry on.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In my view there is a palpable difference in culture with the all-male schools of St Albans School, Landon, Prep and Gonzaga, and the rest of the private schools. Really, in this day and age, I cannot see why responsible parents would choose an all-boys environment. An all boy environment - where it is encouraged for boys to be boys - laced with privilege/elitism is a recipe for all sorts of bad things to come...

So, OP, unless you aspire for your son to be a sexist at best, rapist at worst, man one day, go with the Frogs.

Better STA than Maret than GDS.

Better a man than a milquetoast than a wimpy boy.

Anonymous wrote:I agree with several posts here

- both schools will provide academic challenge for a strong student, but STA has a more challenging base curriculum and will a larger cohort of very strong students per grade

- both schools have sports, both have sports requirements, and both have a mix strong athletes and not

- playing on a team sport will take a lot of time after school at either - both have lighter options but do not underestimate the time sports will take in a day/week at any school

- that said, sports is a much "bigger deal" as StA - varsity teams/coaches are pretty hard core and (probably because it's all boys) the culture around/within the teams is strong. This isn't a bad thing for a kid who loves sports, but it's not for everyone. And, since academics are still hard core - playing a team sport and keeping up with academics is no small feat

- the culture is very different at these two schools - part of that is due to coed - but also by nature of the institutions themselves

- both are hard to get into - if you have a choice, lucky you - but if you get into just one, also lucky you


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- that said, sports is a much "bigger deal" as StA - varsity teams/coaches are pretty hard core and (probably because it's all boys) the culture around/within the teams is strong. This isn't a bad thing for a kid who loves sports, but it's not for everyone. And, since academics are still hard core - playing a team sport and keeping up with academics is no small feat