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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]save your money. go somewhere else til the middle school years. the lower school is a work in progress with the new head but still the weak link compared with the later years.[/quote]

Actually, go somewhere else till US.  The MS is also a pretty weak link.  [/quote]

Although the numbers game is terrible in the early years, in Upper School it is probably more difficult to get in because by 8th grade applicants have an established academic track record and grades and scores are really important.  Waiting until Upper School is perfectly reasonable as long as you cast a reasonably wide net and apply to multiple school, as the odds of getting into Sidwell are relatively steep.  It is a great school but people are also very happy with other area co-ed schools such as GDS, Maret, Potomac, etc. (as well as MoCo or Fairfax County schools, if you have that option), and you never know, one of the single-sex schools (STA, NCS, Holton) might also appeal if you take a look at it.  Keep an open mind and don't get target fixation and your kid will have a nice experience and be well prepared for college -- we are lucky to have a wealth of excellent choices for independent schools.[/quote]

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