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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The responses above are very helpful. As another new parent we are also nervous but excited about 9th grade at Sidwell next year.

This forum seems to have a pattern though- in Sidwell vs XYZ school, Sidwell will be described as a pressure cooker sucking the joy out of people. But then if you read XYZ school vs ABC school perceived as lower ranking, then XYZ school becomes a pressure cooker sucking joy out of people. Whether these are calculated attempts to move waitlists or discourage applicants, who knows? Or maybe just people in the other schools trying to feel better about their choices? [/quote]

The notion of downplaying a school to “move to waitlist” is comical. It’s not happening; Sidwell has their yield management down. The only people who claim that others are doing that are parents of the respective school.

Anyways, Sidwell has an earned reputation as a pressure cooker. That being said, it’s the best school in the area. Take it unless you know your child does not work well under pressure and needs a warmer environment.

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