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[quote=Anonymous]I'll repeat the question . I'll be sure to add my bonafides so that it is clear to all that it is not a rhetorical question.

My child has attended a DC private from KDG through the present year, which is 8th grade. As his school does not go beyond 8th grade,we are applying to schools for grades 9-12. Based on my child's test scores and reports, the outplacement advisor has recommended several privates to which  people on this forum ascribe  the terms "Big 3" or "Big 5". All are fine schools by reputation that perhaps don't actually differ too much from each other in the end. Tours have all been great, etc... My question for this forum is intended for parents who have a senior in these schools or who are seniors at "Big 3" themselves:

Do you feel that your school has challenged you to chart your own course in the nest phase of your life" college. Specifically, have you gained in HS the beginning knowledge of yourself to choose a college based on a certain academic course of study that interests you. One that you may want to pursue a career in.

Why do I ask? ( someone actually asked that)

Because I am looking for an intellectually rigorous HS for my DC.

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Because I have met not just one,but a few students, from one of the schools that has been recommended for my DC who were frighteningly unsure of themselves. One of whom was VERY self-conscious about his college choice and VERY unsure of himself to the point of not wanting to apply to a school just because of what others at his school might think. I want to find out if this school is a robot factory before I send my DC there.

I am hoping for positive responses like," oh, my DC went to Sidwell and had several teachers who really inspired and pushed her" or " My DC went to Maret and I think the environment was instrumental in encouraging my DC to ...."I do not want to encourage the bashing of any schools. I can read between the lines of what isn't said

Thank You[/quote]

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