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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Looks like the freaked out tiger moms found the thread. 
Sorry guys, but there are no guarantees. It’s not a zero sum game, where you are promised success for your child if you buy a house zoned to a GS 8. Meanwhile all the kids at the 3 school will be taking out junior’s garbage.
There are children of more humble beginnings that will surpass your kid. 
Kids that don’t cram.
Or take every AP.
Or get a perfect SAT score.
That’s life. It’ll be ok. Your kids will be fine. 
Or they won’t. 
No way to know.[/quote]

+1. Every school, everywhere has smart kids who will do well. I grew up lower middle-class and let me tell you: it was the best motivator to do my best all the time. I went to a crap, rural high school and got into a top SLAC. I earned a master's degree from a top 10 program. I was the first in my family to get a four-year degree AND a master's degree. My nieces and nephews are following in my footsteps now that the bar has been raised. Motivation and personal resilience can't be bought. [/quote]

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