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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have to understand the DMV is one of the most competitive area for private high school applications. Schools will tell you they are not looking for “average” but, exceptional students to bring value to their program. If your child has average grades, you need to make sure he/she is great test scores and/or recommendations. [/quote]

Sorry, but this just isn't true. OP, take that with a grain of salt and don't let it deter you from finding a good fit for your child. Even the most competitive private high schools have average students. That's why they have multiple levels of some courses. Especially the K-12schools who admitted children before anyone could know what kind of student the would become, but really all of them. And, your idea of average might not be average at all.[/quote]

But you forgot to mention that a lot of the average students at those competitive high schools end up leaving after 8th grade and even after 9th grade. And the influx of super smart kids in 9th grade make the class a lot more competitive.   Also, in private school at least the competitive ones, the regular classes are like honors or AP type classes in public school.

The best thing to do is find a school with the right fit not a brand name.  [/quote]

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