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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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. [/quote]
Just know that there are at least dozens of other high-achieving families that will be taking this exact approach and competing for the same spots as you.[/quote]

Who cares? There are dozens and dozens of legacy kids competing for a handful of pre-k spots. If you’re applying for a spot in MS or HS it’s far more about academic potential than whether a parent went to the school and you can share during the play date. [/quote]
And my point is simply that the "wait until MS or HS to switch from public to private" is not as easy as you claim. Also remember that your child, especially for 9th grade admission, will also be competing against those coming from K-8 privates that regularly place their top graduates into the most selective schools.[/quote]

It is not easy. But based on our experience, it is not too hard either, unless your only focus is Sidwell Friends.  All other schools are not that hard to get into from multiple entry points, 6th, 7th, 9th. DMV areas have many good schools. I can list at least 10 that will provide excellent education.  There is no reason to go to NCRC or other equipment expensive pre-K-6.  [/quote]

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