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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I totally get this post. For my older children, I got caught up with having them go to the “best” schools. I have a rising 9th grader and she fell in love with what would have been my back up choice. I’m going to let her go there, though. What I learned from my older kids - high school is so much more than prestige, academic rigor, or perceived status. Especially with what our kids have gone through - I am going for a well-rounded  school where my daughter felt warmly welcomed and supported. It’s not a pressure cooker school, but it matches her values and she will be able to join in a lot of activities without stressing as much. Just some perspective from a mom who has BTDT. [/quote]

Thanks. This is our eldest kid so it’s helpful to hear from someone who has btdt.

The “mediocre” school is warmer and less pressure cooker so it could be a happier experience overall.

But it’s hard for two type-A, top 10 grads to let go of our drive for “the best” if we know it’s an option.

Guess we will see how things play out over the next few months. [/quote]

Did you are DH go to “the best” high schools too? I suspect with your background, you know that kids who land at top 10 schools come from all kinds of high schools. - fellow top 10 grade, with kid whose oldest went to not a big 3, and is currently at a top university[/quote]

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