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[quote=pbraverman][quote=Anonymous]The best thing to do is to go visit the school. It will give you a better sense than anything you will get on DCUM. Also, try to talk to current WIS parents to find out more details. The admissions office might even be able to put you in touch with some parents, if you ask.

My kids were "lifers" at WIS and we were extremely happy with the school. Of course it's not perfect, but no school can claim that title. Our kids who are now in college feel great affection for their time there and would definitely say it prepared them for university. Th community is warm and friendly (not sure what the PP above was talking about, but it sounds like they are basing their opinion on a small pool of people...)

I have some limited knowledge of St. John's through friends and family and it is vastly different than WIS in most ways. It is a fine school with a focus on sports. The academics are perfectly fine, but not as strong as WIS', whereas academics are very strong at WIS, but sports is not a big focus (definitely present, but not a focus).

Again, visit the school. You might find yourself pleasantly surprised, even if you decide that it's not the right fit for your kid.

Good luck![/quote]

Somebody should report this post. It's not clear what a thoughtful, rational person with no snarky "cleverness" and no obvious ax to grind is doing here at all.[/quote]

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