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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We toured Maret (considering it for upper school along with other co-ed private HSs.) My child and I could not wait to get out of there. So many red flags. (Overzealous admissions and student guide felt insincere and unhappy.) We were quite surprised given the reputation. I would not pay to send my child there. (What we saw of the lower school was also odd.  We didn’t tour, but kids seemed somber and way too quiet.)

Also, I’m not picky about shiny/new/upscale facilities, but it is like Maret’s building was designed to keep OUT light. That combined with teachers in crocs and cut off sweatpants, narrow hallways, low ceilings, lots of grey, it was not a space that said “bring your best”. Not for us, despite the reputation and possible academic rigor.

Tour (Maret and others) before you apply. [/quote]

We toured as well and were impressed with the campus.  Our student guide answered our questions and struck us sincere and engaged.  Interestingly though, I, too, noticed casual dress (too casual) among some faculty, leaving me a bit disappointed.  Professional dress indicates seriousness of purpose and commitment to the welfare of other people's children.  Is the principal on top of this?  While this one observation didn't permanently remove Maret from our list of possibilities, it is not one we're considering right now.[/quote]

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