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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]‘Just skip the NCRC routes. Go to a neighborhood public schools for grades for K-4 or K-6 or k-8 and try independent schools that fits your child for middle or even high school. You can hire a consultant or two then.  This saves 200K or so and let your child know the kids in neighborhood.’

This times infinity. [/quote]

Yes - we were at a Title 1 school through 5th grade, then switched to an “elite” private for middle/HS!

Of course, many families don’t want to touch public schools at all and aren’t confident their kids will be competitive admits in later years when an academic record actually matters. [/quote]

In our experience, the home environment matters so much. Let them read books and expose them to curiosity-driven activities.  Plus, academic records are only one aspect of how a child is doing.  School is a social place. They need to find their own people.  I think finding the right environment is the critical part, which includes both academic and social.  The right environment build confidence and good habits and encourage the kids to their best.  Whether that is private or public might depends on the kids. [/quote]

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