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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with 19:50 -- our child has been accepted into a magnet program and a few prestigious private schools.  Originally, our plan was that if admitted into one of these private schools our child would attend.  However, having looked closer at the academic programs, extra-curricular offerings, teacher credentials and college placements we are seriously considering the magnet program because it appears to offer as much if not more than the private schools.  There are many great things about the privates that public schools can't/don't offer, but when everything is considered I'm not sure it's a better choice not even considering tuition and cost of $30,000+ per year.  In addition, the public schools are more transparent with how well their students are performing and making teachers available to prospective parents.  Some private school don't seem to welcome parents speaking with their teachers and/or classroom visits by parents.  It almost feels if these schools are insulted that someone would question their program.  We are surprised by the direction in which our decision may turn.  Has anyone else turned down a prestigious name school for a magnet program (and cost is not a factor)?  Would appreciate understanding your thought process.[/quote]

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