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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are zoned for a top elementary but are looking at private school options, just to be thorough.  Both DH and I are a little dazed by the whole process.  The private schools look pretty, sound good, the kids seem happy, the open houses have been pleasant.  But $30,000/year is a hell of a lot of after-tax money.  (It's more than I spent for my entire undergraduate education!)

What are we going to get for $30,000 per year that we wouldn't get at our top-ranked DC elementary school?  I'm not trying to stir the pot, but we're just feeling a bit paralyzed by the whole thing.  If you're speaking from experience, naming your child's school would be helpful, too.  Thanks!

Signed,
Dazed and Confused[/quote]

One word -  C O N N E C T I O N S.
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How have you seen this play out?  I have witnessed nothing. In fact I think this is the stupidest reason for sending your kids to private.  Unless you, as parents are looking to connect with other parents.  I can tell you right now that it really does not help the kids.  Do you believe going to these schools will give your children access to opportunity they would not have had otherwise?  Or do you mean that it is social climbing for adults?[/quote]

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