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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCUM really allows people to be critical of others’ life decisions.

Want to attend an Ivy? Go for it. You are an awesome person.
Want to attend an Academy? Go for it. You are an awesome person.

Are we really trying to decide which is more prestigious, harder to attend, etc? Who cares? Attending either is an amazing achievement.

I’m a teacher. My school sends outstanding students to both Ivy schools and Academies each year. They are top of the class, extremely high achievers. Why would I ever sit here and try to quantify which of these students are better than others? They are all impressive students.[/quote]

Define top of the class.
is 1400 SAT top of the class at your school?

Data doesn't agree with your claim.
People are here for accurate information. [/quote]

What “accurate information” can you possibly be looking for on this thread? What claim did I make, other than both types of admissions are impressive?

If my students are getting into these schools, I’m assuming their SATs are well over 1400. That said: I am also well aware that their SAT scores are a small, small part of the overall package. That’s why I’m not sure all the SAT talk here is worth the time people put into it. It’s a test, one which doesn’t clearly illustrate aptitude or intellect.

I agree with the previous poster. Many people come here to put others down, as if somehow a DCUM poster’s self-worth is wrapped up in other people agreeing with them. Why feel threatened if I say either road (Ivy League or service academy) is admirable? 
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