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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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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There's huge difference between information at least with some sources and guess/assumption.

First you claimed you are a teacher establishing some sort of credentials, then you just throw out assumptions without any source while it was already proven otherwise.
Your assumptions are wrong.  If you are a teacher, you need to teach your kids better than this.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/usma-media/inline-images/about/g5/G5OIR_CDS_2019-2020_FINAL.pdf
I consider this accurate information.  This was when scores were mandatory.
Academically they seem pretty average at the best.
You probably have your own definition of things, so that's why I first asked your definition of 'top of the class'

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This is hopeless. I’m not sure why you are threatened by my comment. I don’t know why you need to question my credentials… and even insult me. I have 20 years experience watching students get accepted / attend both types of schools. My honest and sincere comment that they are all impressive students offends you for some reason. It’s not worth going down that road because you are correct: I do have my own definition of things. It isn’t wrapped up in notions of superiority.

You seem to need to feel superior, hence your statement about students going to academies are “pretty average at best.” You don’t seem to even be aware of what “average” looks like. Average students aren’t going to any of these schools. (They are doing other amazing things, but can I assume you won’t care?)[/quote]

I said 'Academically seem pretty average' 
I have the objective source but you have your own personal definitions.

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