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[quote=Anonymous]It is a rigorous school with wonderful teachers and school spirit, but it caters to a very specific type of kid, particularly pre-high school- athletic, neurotypical, extroverted, and wealthy. If your kid is on the shy side and/or doesn’t play sports, it can be a difficult environment to navigate and the “star” athletes and students tend to suck up a lot of oxygen. Agree that the class composition can make/break the experience. DD’s class was awful- loud, entitled, disruptive, lots of drugs and alcohol. DS’s class was the opposite- very bright, focused, “good” kids. The upper school was much stronger than the LS/MS/IS in our experience, so you could just apply for 9th (or even 7th, which I think is slightly easier to get in) and save $ in the meantime. The school has a very particular vibe, so would only apply if it aligns with your kids’ interests and personalities. Plenty of other schools out there. Good luck![/quote]
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