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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder how much of this panic from the parents is that when PSAT scores come out in 9th or 10th grade, [b]they realize that their kids' private schools may not have given them the education they need to actually achieve strong results, or that they haven't really worked hard.
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The PSAT/SAT are no longer solely tests of (supposed) aptitude or likeliness to succeed in college. There is specific content you need to master.

There is little to no standardized testing at these privates that cater to the wealthy. maybe they truly didn't know they kids were dim.

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I think this still falls more on the parents are to blame for their lackluster academic skills than the school.  A school can only educate your child if your child is present.  The kids of many celebs and high power people often miss tons of school to travel with their parents.

My good friend is a teacher at one of the big privates in the area.  They've made special accommodations for students who need to be gone for 4+ weeks to travel with their parents.  And it's even worse in the lower school according to her.       [/quote]

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