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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The class composition largely drives the US experience-there are a couple of classes that are not cohesive and kids don’t speak to each other unless they are part of the same “group”. The prior comments about nepotism in athletics and some of the coaches ruining the athletic experience have also been true in our experience. And several teachers do not return work in a timely manner-not just English with papers etc. All in all a disappointing experience and we will be glad to be moving on![/quote]

Gotta take the sour grapes with a grain of salt. Sorry your family had a negative experience. That is no t the case for vast majority though.[/quote]

My neighbor and close friend sent her DC to Potomac for US. Not a good experience. The nepotism is not limited to athletics, but also present in the specialized programs/concentrations they offer in the arts and STEM areas, as well as for certain class designations and honors. Of course, if you are lucky enough to not have nepo babies in your class, you are not affected. Her DC’s class was not that lucky.

My friend is an even-keeled person and not the type to make unwarranted complaints without verification and confirmation that it is a widespread trend (ie not just sour grapes from her own DC). I believe her and as a result decided to not apply to Potomac for my own DCs. My public HS experience was not perfect but it felt meritocratic. And even if DC experience nepotism in their public HS, at least we won’t be shelling out $40-50k for the privilege.[/quote]

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