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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child (junior) is suddenly interested, based on a senior they know who will be attending. Based on Naviance, they look competitive for it and I see that the school is on the common app. We almost certainly will NOT be able to visit. What can you tell me about the school from your personal experience? Thank you. [/quote]

My friend's kid went to St. Andrews. It's highly regarded in the UK and got a bit of a boost when Prince William attended and met Kate there. My friend's DC said it was a good experience overall, but you have to maintain a sense of humor about the British class structure. St. Andrews attracts a lot of kids from independent British schools (think Eton and Cheltenham Ladies College), and there is a touch of snobbery. The same wealthy, privileged kids didn't see the irony of looking down on "rich Americans." She loved the damp and misty sea scenes, so she didn't mind the weather at all. She became very articulate while there, and her writing improved, so the school obviously did something right. She was able to travel extensively in Europe, which was a nice bonus. It was easy to hop over the Channel and visit Paris or Rome for a weekend. [/quote]

There is no irony in looking down on rich Americans from the height of posh British society, because its not based on being nouveau riche, it is based on background.[/quote]

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