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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am sending both of my kids to a school that consistently ends up as being referred to as "a big 3" on this board, and I am not doing so with any expectation of admissions to an Ivy. My kids might not even want to go to an Ivy and I am not the kind of parent to force the issue out of some entitled expectation that I paid for easier entry.

Why do I send my kids? I actually like the school, the community...and want them to get a great education in a safe environment. The public we came from didn't even lock the doors. The buzzer in the front was busted and instead of spending money to fix it, the PTA fought to make sure the drama club had better microphones. My daughter had a student in her class who was threatening to harm people and constantly throwing things at her.

So if staying at public is the way to have a better shot at the Ivy's - you can have it. I will pay to not have the drama we endured in our public. Our private is also more racially diverse than our "highly rated" public. (note: I know all publics aren't created equal.)[/quote]

+1. Happy to trade 13 years of a terrific environment for four years at an Ivy. My kid will be just fine no matter where they end up. [/quote]

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