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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It might help to know why you decided to apply out of public to STA to determine if what you are looking for is realistic. As someone mentioned, don’t go there just to get into a top college. Being at the top of the grade academically is going to be tough and if that’s what your son wants, potentially very anxiety inducing. Some kids do better when everyone around them is pushing to do better and others do better when they are comfortably ahead of others. Tough to be comfortably ahead of others at STA.

I think realistic reasons are more personal growth oriented. If you want individual attention/motivating teachers, personal accountability, tight community, confidence building, leadership, etc those are realistic wants he could get at STA and potentially not at public.

Good luck! It’s a fantastic school and you are fortunate to have the choice. 
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If OP's child was accepted this year to STA and Sidwell from public for 9th grade, I'm guessing her DS is a pretty stellar student who probably will do exceedingly well at STA.  From the way you describe your child, OP, I'd go for it if $$ is available for the 4 years.  The smaller, more tight knit community, smaller class sizes, plus leadership and sports opportunities, all sound like they'd be great for your son.[/quote]

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