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Reply to "Torn between what's a right fit for my child/family and the what ranks much higher"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Go for the gold. [/quote] This is bad advice. Brands are a marketing shortcut indicator of quality. Private schools are not medals. They are businesses. Full stop. The heralded schools on this board indeed have a lot to offer, no doubt. And some have built exceptional caring communities and place students at excellent colleges. But as a PP indicated, they can be status quo oriented and slow to address issues. The pathways to success and attention tend to be a bit easier for students of big donor families at our school, for example. And if families aren't happy? There is always someone eager to take the spot. Look carefully at administration. Just as the CEO and management team are a key concern for investors in a business, so they should be for your investment. Ask current parents about leadership. Do your homework on classroom approaches and curriculum. And absolutely trust your own instincts on fit. [/quote]
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