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[quote=Anonymous]As a prior poster said, OP needs to provide a lot more detail of what you're looking for and who your child is.

If very strong academically, then any of the big 3 or so schools would be fine:  STA, Maret, Sidwell, Potomac...
If merely "strong" academically but a sports superstar -- truly excel in at least one sport and good in at least one more that the school participates in on a competitive basis, and perhaps have something else that'd add to the school community (music/theater perhaps), then the above schools would be good candidates too.

If not in the above categories, then the above schools will be longshots -- you might still apply but acceptance will be less certain.  Schools to consider that are excellent but with a lower percentage of academic superstars (several, but fewer 9th graders eager to do calculus or take national Latin fluency exams, etc.) -- Landon, Bullis, St. Andrews (though some might put Landon in the upper tier).

Great SSAT scores aren't enough for the best schools -- they want great recommendations from teachers to indicate the kid has a good attitude, good work ethic, and perhaps shows leadership; and kids who will excel in school activities (that the school offers) -- competitive sports being the top, but also theater and music (and art to a far lesser degree).    You'll read it elsewhere too but it seems schools like to see kids show passion -- be really excited talking about a hobby or a sport or just about an interesting new topic in history class.

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