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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was a significant donor at a dc private and I can guarantee you most of the major donors don’t have a clue about who is receiving aid nor do they care as long as there is integrity/sound methodology to the process by which awards are made. This is in your head.  I am troubled by your unwillingness to promote the school based on your (likely false) perception that [b]everyone[/b] is focused on your status as a recipient. Get over yourself.  I was a financial aid recipient 40 years ago and am incredibly grateful for that.  I can now pay it forward. [/quote]

I’m not saying that everyone is focused on our financial aid status. But I do believe there’s a sense of entitlement among some to share our private information or to gossip about it. And that raises a serious question: why does this kind of gossip network exist within the school community?

I was an aid recipient myself (a full scholarship that covered everything). It worked well for me and my family, and I’ve always been deeply grateful for that support. Similarly, I’m truly thankful that the school chose to support my child.

That said, gratitude doesn’t mean turning a blind eye. I cannot overlook the fact that the school has allowed this gossip culture to exist, and, at times, even contributed to it. That part is profoundly disappointing.[/quote]

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