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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went there and feel like I was lucky to go there and better off for it. If you're trying to debate how well your son will do when he's 29 based on whether he goes to Landon or st albans, then don't worry about the things that are secondary. St albans does do better at college placement--both due to higher parent affluence and better reputation--but you're options are between excellent and about as excellent. Also remember college admissions are not the end goal. I've found that st albans alums run a very high chance of being lousy employees--I know because I have had plenty work for me or ask me for a job.

I feel like 1 of 3 st albans alums is doomed to give up easily and expect that success will always be handed to them. As a result, I feel like 1 out 4 st albans kids from class of 2004-2007 still live at home with their patents and expects to get handed a job. Many of the ones that do have jobs still need mommy and daddy to support their luxurious lifestyles and $80 Saturday night bar tabs. Landon obviously has its bad apples, but I feel the school is infinitely better at teaching a few traits that really matter--like never giving up, always finding a way to win, and accepting abd learning from life's constant failures and shortcomings.

Admittedly Landon certainly had its flaws--big ones--but I feel like all dc private schools are relatively screwed up. I do think that David Armstrong was a terrible choice for Landon and I don't trust him. The same can be said of Tom Cunningham. That said, the night is darkest before the dawn and those guys HAVE to be on their way out. If you have any concerns over Landon, I recommend looking at the teachers, the men and women who will actually be running the students lives. I'm sure every school has good teachers, but I couldn't imagine better teachers and role models than mr. Botti, mr. Swinehart, mr moseley (bless his soul), Michael carter, bill reed, Andy Katz, mr Goddard, mr cabry, mr sorkin[/quote]

OP here again. I can't believe this thread is still going! Thank you for this very honest answer. What I find most revealing is the answers from Landon parents. The only people bashing Landon or being abusive in their replies are people who don't send their kids there. It obviously has a strong community, which is a plus. The fact that none of the posts from Landon parents are rude makes me more positive on the school. Thanks so much.

Just for the record, I've never met a sta boy who has a negative or spoiled attitude. I think of sta as a truly academic school where intelligence is valued. [/quote]

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