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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn't this like saying you won't drink Starbucks coffee because some of the baristas are annoying?[/quote]
Of course I would still drink Starbucks, but I would more than likely pick a location with friendlier baristas. Which is in line with what everyone is saying here. If the experience was that bad, there are other options for a good private school education.[/quote]
Fair enough response, but I think you're ducking the point of my analogy.  The presenter is not the product.

If you consider several independent schools essentially identical, then I suppose differentiating them based on the perceived friendliness of the admissions team is a valid approach -- just like you can choose to avoid the crowded Starbucks with brusque baristas by walking an extra couple blocks down the street to a quieter location.  But if you're comparing schools, it seems more important to focus on substance rather than presentation.

Maybe this is a slightly better analogy -- If you're picking a fancy restaurant experience in DC for your anniversary, do you choose the one with the best food/service/ambiance?  Or do you choose the one with the friendliest guy who takes your phone reservation?[/quote]

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