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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reflecting on the "GDS Rejection" 4 Years Later- 
I wanted to share a quick update and some perspective for anyone currently navigating the stress of private school admissions.

A few years ago, when my child didn't get into Georgetown Day School (GDS) for 9th grade, it felt like a major blow. Fast forward to today: that rejection was actually a blessing in disguise.

We pivoted to our local area public school, and it turned out to be the perfect environment. Our child didn't just survive; they thrived.

The Opportunities: The depth of extracurriculars and the "big pond" environment gave our kid the room to find their own voice.

The Financials: We saved an incredible amount of money on tuition, which we were then able to put toward college.

The Result: My child was just accepted into Wharton.

If you look at the admissions data for area publics this year compared to some of the elite privates, the public schools are holding their own and in many cases, seeing even better engagement from top-tier universities.

While I know some students truly need the smaller class sizes and specialized attention of a private school, I want to encourage parents who are dealing with a rejection: Know that there are wonderful things about our area's public schools. Sometimes, the path you didn't choose is the one that leads exactly where they need to go.

We are so happy with that 9th-grade rejection today! [/quote]

I do think the students from public who get into these top schools are more impressive than the kids from private schools. [/quote]

They are all kids, each kid is just different.  The most defining thing about them isn’t public vs private school.  You really need to get out more.[/quote]

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