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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I disagree pp. A number of kids at my DD's school got financial aid w/o bringing anything that you mentioned. They were white, middle of the road students, with no special athletic or musical or any other ability to make them stand out above the rest. FA really does depend on the school as others have mentioned. People should apply for FA and see what happens.[/quote]

Perhaps it depends on the school and how long the school has been in the community. Well established  DC privates( 70-100 years old) can have plenty of diversity drawing on alumni, for example because there applicants are the grand children of JFK " new generation" of washington elite, ambassadors kids, etc.. newer schools don't have the same draw.

I've known all of DC's classmates for 6 years now. I've been to their houses, seen them bid at auctions and heard them talk about their vacations,their summer houses and their work schedule as well as what kind of work they do.

Nice people all. But one fact stands out. I do not know a single FA kid who is not either very , very bright or a "diversity" case. Not one. Now, slightly above average child, but full pay , THAT is a dime a dozen. So also is very bright and very rich, buttaking full FA and not contributing academics. THAT does not happen, not for long.[/quote]

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