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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In you are someone that looks at value, it's not close. Sidwell is not $55K better than Walls. The top kids are pretty much the same. Just don't lie to yourself and say "it's not about college admission." But four years from know you're pissed over the money you've spent. [/quote]

I agree that Sidwell isn’t $55K better than Walls.  It’s about $40K (max!) better—better curriculum, better/more consistent teaching, better educated/higher credentialed faculty, better campus/academic/sports facilities, better extracurricular activities, better cafeteria food, better school spirit, better alumni engagement, etc.

However, both schools will prepare you for college.  Sidwell will just prepare you better—in both writing and STEM.  If you can’t afford Sidwell, go to Walls.  It’s like a bare-bones, “just-the-facts ma’am” Sidwell.

There’s no evidence to support prior statements that Walls has better college admissions, but I would like to see it.[/quote]

I don't understand the comment that Sidwell will prepare you better for college in both writing and STEM...the amount of homework assigned is not the barometer of preparation.  They will both prepare you just fine for college.

A huge difference is that Walls has none of its own facilities.  If you play a sport, you are traveling somewhere for practice and games...possibly a good 45 minute+ metro ride from school depending on the sport.[/quote]

Are you really trying to debate that writing and STEM courses are equal at these two schools?!?  Sidwell offers at least 3 levels of math/grade, and 2 levels of science/grade.  Sidwell also has a whole computer science and engineering department.  I will let Sidwell’s own words address the writing topic:

“In 9th grade, students explore literary genres: short stories, novels, poetry, essays, and drama. Tenth grade takes students on a journey through British literature, 11th grade offers literature of the United States, and 12th grade features a variety of topics and genres, often rooted in teachers’ particular passions and interests…Students regularly practice supporting their claims with evidence and are pushed to think critically and creatively. Writing improvement also requires regular practice, and students do so through journals, analytical essays, and creative pieces that develop their voices and strengthen their skills. Students are also encouraged to meet with their teachers for more individualized attention.”

Do you HONESTLY think that type of writing instruction and support is available at Walls?

I agree that both schools will prepare you for college.  Objectively speaking, Sidwell will prepare you better.[/quote]

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