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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP 13:00, what basis do you have for the opinion that Latin will be inadequate in helping your child get into a good college?  Since you reference pulling your child out for MoCo middle school, that makes me think that you don't have first hand experience with Latin's HS, its curriculum or its college counselors and are merely speculating.  Latin has had only two (2) graduating classes.   [/quote]

You really want to know?  Right.

I know all about Latin's curriculum, and I know the hard-working guidance counselors by name, and some students.  I respect all involved to some degree, other than the DC Public Charter Board for refusing to consider test-in admissions.  I also know that the school is geared toward educating low-SES minority kids, with others along for the ride, rather than educating the best adolescent talent in the city.

Latin is a fine public MS FOR DC.  But it's not so hot when compared with stellar suburban programs, which are selective.  Sure, DC could get into a "good" college from Latin, but probably not my alma mater (in the UK).  Standards at Latin are not, and cannot be, nearly as high as in first-rate suburban programs.  Boosters pretend otherwise, and call those of us with concerns snobs without changing this reality.

I'd like to see Latin continue to serve those who reject test-in admissions, and a public program with higher standards, and better facilities, emerge for those who do not.

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