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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP, the above post is correct. If you are interested in Cathedral school, it’s really hard to get into them even from NPS. NCS is easier but STA is really really hard even if the child is spectacular kid. Many legacies are in NPS, too. I didn’t understand this before we started, [b]but we observe that majority of STA admits from NPS are legacies/siblings, or really well connected families.[/b]

If you want other schools, then go with NPS. [b]It has decent placement, but harder for boys. [/b]

Good luck!

As many pointed out, socially speaking the two schools are more similar than different. [/quote]

I have to disagree with this. My DS, an NPS alum, went through their program from K-6 and had stellar outplacement results (was admitted to every 7-12th grade private/ind school in DC [b]including STA[/b], as well as a few schools in MD). Our parent circle was very friendly, but we didn't compare notes on outplacement results...that being said, I believe many (if not all) of the boys did very well, and I think all of the kids (boys & girls) were accepted to multiple schools...incl STA, NCS, Holton, SFS, Field, Maret, Potomac, Visi and Landon. I credit the strong academic program; the diversified approach to teaching; a seasoned, vested, highly effective and (mostly) dedicated group of teachers; and a warm environment where kids feel supported and are inspired to learn.

My DS was a good student and worked hard, so he gets credit too, however...he was by NO means an athletic superstar. And we were not a legacy family, we were not well-connected at the time, we did not get a sibling preference, and we had no other "hooks" that helped him get accepted to any one of these schools. But what we did have was this...a bright kid who had a (relatively) well-balanced life, possessed a lot of grit, and had an authentic love of learning that kept growing (in large part) because it was nurtured, celebrated & rewarded at NPS.

I think the consistency that came from being at the same school from K thru 6th grade was a huge benefit when it came to outplacement. By the end of 5th grade, DS was well-rounded, well-spoken, and quite confident...he was not this way as an 8yr old 3rd grader, so I doubt we would've had the same results had we gone through the outplacement process three years earlier. Of course it wasn't all unicorns and rainbows, but no school is perfect. We had a few social issues with classmates here and there, and there may have been 1-2 teachers (over the course of several years) who weren't as impressive as the rest of the bunch, but overall, DS had a good experience and we loved the school. Congrats to you/your child on both of your acceptances...wishing you well as you make your decision![/quote]

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