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[quote=Anonymous]These schools (and Sidwell and GDS) are good for the right kid. The right kid is very bright, highly motivated, probably more extroverted than quiet, etc. The issue is that many kids join them as young children and you never know what you're going to get at that age. You don't know if you're going to end up with a "normal smart" kid or a really smart, outlying kid. I know, everyone on DCUM is reading this thinking: "well, MY kid is the second, they read at age 3" but the reality is that few kids are. Few kids can handle advanced work at a fast past and be truly happy and not impacted by any stress. I would say out of an NCS or STA or Sidwell class about 50% of the kids are a "Great fit" for the school. 50% struggle to keep up with their peers but their parents keep them there for whatever reason(s). And it's hard to be happy when you're struggling or always feel behind your peers in a pretty small setting. [/quote]
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