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[quote=Anonymous]My child has been thriving at a parochial school, which does an excellent job preparing students for the top Catholic high schools in our area. However, we're starting to think those schools might not be the right fit and are considering non-Catholic private options. The challenge is that our current school has no experience with placement at these schools.

While my child has strong grades, I'm concerned the curriculum may not be rigorous enough for a competitive application or smooth transition to a top-tier private school. For example, my kid gets all A's with minimal homework, and the assignments seem less challenging than I remember from my own experience at this grade level. I'm unsure whether this reflects my child's abilities or gaps in the curriculum, but looking at his writing assignments, I worry they wouldn't meet the standards expected at more competitive schools.

[b]Questions for parents who've made this transition:[/b]

--If your child went from Catholic elementary/middle school to schools like STA, NCS, Sidwell, or Maret, were they well-prepared by their Catholic school curriculum? Did you supplement their education in any way?
--Any advice on successfully applying to and thriving at competitive DC private schools when coming from a parochial background?

Thanks for any insights you can share!

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