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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Speaking just for HS experience here:

You wouldn't have a voice at Sidwell even if you are full pay.

RE "loud money" - there are plenty of full pay families that are not uber rich.  Ours included. Kids sort themselves and I think it does often have to do with how families choose to live their lives. I guess there are uber rich, but there are also many academic type families in DC that are well off but do not choose to live "large and flashy".

(This is coming from full pay) I think different kids take this differently. I know some that care about going on a fancy summer trip (not talking family trip) or wanting to have the new car vs the second-hand parent car.  Meanwhile, others don't spend time/energy on this sort of status-striving nonsense.

I completely agree and I am a family on aid. Both my spouse and I chose careers in the government and hence we don't have tons of money, but wanted the best education for our child who is bright and was accepted to multiple Big 3 schools. The families are nice, I have been to a diversity of homes through playdates, and social outings with the kids but ultimately people find who they like based on their personality and interests. Even the so called "country club set" will most likely not stay in contact once the kids graduate from the school and move onto college. This is a temporary time, this isn't forever. More solid friendships are formed in college when you have a greater diversity of people to choose from. Please stay focused on the academics and don't get caught up in the hype. Your child will be fine and will survive.

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