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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is anybody mature enough to return to OP's original question?

Unless a family is loaded, 35-45K/year privates aren't worth it as compared to Walls. But reputable 20-25K a year DCMD/VA high schools like Gonzaga, St. John's, DeMatha, Bishop O'Connell and Bishop Ireton might be for those without philosophical or religious objections to parochial schools. They tend to offer better facilities, smaller classes, more serious sports and better humanities instruction.

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Some truth, especially with sports. But once you see all the additional fees you at $30K+. DC was admitted to one of the schools mentioned. On shadow day a lot of the kids seemed to have used the private as a backup to Walls. I just wouldn't want to pay for tuition and additional tutors(if necessary). That just doesn't seem like money well spent. [/quote]

But what is the alternative?[/quote]

IMO, you have to cast a wide net-reasonably priced privates(DeMatha, St. Jerome, etc.), Lottery, and aim for the higher-end privates and see if you get a good aid package. Factor in tutors(if necessary) for writing and math. I know it's a lot but that's what we did. Of course, moving was an option also. Did some investigative work on that end. No guarantees doing that either. Have friends that did move and they are not convinced they came out ahead. It does give them some certainty but nothing spectacular. I really think it really matters if DC is in a magnet program. With all the complaints the MoCo, Fairfax, etc. magnet programs are not really magnet anymore, friends are very pleased. DC seems to be getting a similar education to her buddies in MoCo. Only a Walls freshman so time will tell.[/quote]

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