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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think a huge con is that once you introduce choice, you might always wonder about the opportunity cost of choosing that school over others.[/quote]

This is a really interesting - and I think true - point.
No school is perfect.  if you just attend your local public school, you accept the imperfections without too much angst (within reason, of course)
If your private school that you worked hard to choose and apply to and were excited about getting accepted into has imperfections (which it will!) it makes you question your choices and perhaps start looking all over again.[/quote]
It’s a great point. I read an article about the concept of the Paradox of Choice (described well here: https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/economics/the-paradox-of-choice ) and the psychological downsides of trying to make the very best decisions for your family.  It really helped me understand and better control some of the anxieties I’ve had since becoming a parent.  I think it’s something that everyone looking at private schools and elite colleges probably struggles with to some extent. [/quote]

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