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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we’re also pretty new to private and independent schools.  We both grew up lower-middle class and went to public school (private wasn’t even remotely an option).  So we also felt like outsiders when we switched our kids to private during elementary.

A couple of things that we’ve learned:
- “community” and what you will bring/contribute — volunteering, donating, showing up at events throughout the year, or otherwise — matter a lot, at least at our school.  So you might be evaluated on that basis during the interview process, not just how awesome your kid is.  It feels like our school wants mostly those super-involved PTA/class parent types from public school.

- If you miss the application deadline at a school that you think would be a good fit, reach out to them anyway.  There often are spots available off-cycle.

- We find the 10-month payment plan to make it doable.  I try not to think about the aggregate number too much.

- There are lots of other “outsiders” there too and we’re all happy to find each other.

Good luck!
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