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[quote=Anonymous][quote]DC took both tests. He scored very high on both. Yes there are a select few who apply outside the Catholic selections, but like I said, it is very rare. Most would prefer not to throw money away on a non-religious education, when it is readily available in some pubic schools. We live in a very desirable school district, so if we did non-religious, we would be either at our local public or a magnet. $40K just isn't worth it for us.[/quote]

This is so rife with opinions presented as facts, assumptions and personal biases.  Choosing an independent over a Catholic school does not equate to "throwing money away." Suggesting that those who don't choose Catholic would prefer public (if they are in a strong district) is a blatant over-generalization. For instance, we strongly prefer one of the "Big 3" over our local public, which is recognized as one of the best in this area.  Our public doesn't  offer the small classes, character education, rigorous academics, etc. that our DS is getting in his non-Catholic private.  Catholic schools in this area are not generally known for superior academics or progressive education, and many/most families choose them due to the religious component.  Some families - like mine - choose an independent school because it is the best environment for their child.  Your posts purporting to lay down absolutes based on your thoughts/experiences do not ring true for all  families who send their kids to Catholic ES - and really, your last line above seems to be the best summary for the basis of your posts.[/quote]

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