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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So much of what some are describing account for access to wealth not private education. [/quote]
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It's both. They are not mutually exclusive. I went to private schools all my life. My DH did not. We are sending our kids to a Big-3. In my experience, the really excellent private schools provide students with:
1) The ability to write well-researched papers, properly formatted, with correct citations
2) Significant practice engaging in conversation in a classroom
3) Comfort conversing with adults outside the classroom
4) Understanding that engaging with faculty during office hours is a normal thing, not something you do in an emergency
5) Confidence that comes with competence
6) Educated exposure to fine arts, music, theater, and some sports
7) Expectation of self-advocacy
8) Time-management skills. There are hours and hours of homework at competitive private schools. 
9) The ability to read and assess a lot of material quickly
10) Not being impressed by people who are really smart and work hard; this is the norm, not the exception. This can backfire because when private school kids are exposed to "the real world," they are in for a shock.
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