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[quote=Anonymous]I am probably the only person on DCUM who has a close relative in both schools:  they are both great!  I am comparing upper schools  since Prep is only for HS.  Here the pluses:

Prep:  solid academics, Latin required,nice teachers,  know how to deal with boys, lots of school spirit, incredible facilities, friendly students who generally get along well and form a unit even after graduation, although there are groups of friends like most schools, no bullying, but lots of boy goofing around, students relaxed, wonderful sports with great coaches, support for multi-sport athletes, whole school or whole class does community service together, nice parents, emphasis on the whole boy. the only downside I can think of is that it may be easier for athletic boys to be leaders, so if your son is not an athlete he will find his place, but it will require some effort,

Sidwell: outstanding academics, classes are on the college level, diverse student body, kids with all kinds of interests can be leaders, coed, nice parents, committed teachers some of whom are truly extraordinary, amazing opportunities in the arts, especially chorus, and social sciences, many, many travel opportunities ( Japan, China, Africa, Europe) , wonderful lectures, Quaker values ( yes, really), kids form groups of friends, but are supportive of all, no bullying. downsides: extreme academic pressure usually self imposed, mediocre sports teams

Really u cannot go wrong with either school  It depends on what our son prefers.[/quote]

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