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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Depends on the kid.  Totally and utterly depends on the personality and whether they have any learning disabilities.

Both our kids went to GM.  Both at SSSAS now.

I would not switch to private till 6th even if you go Pvt.

One of our kids would be fine in public but 1 needs SSSAS - just better fit.

SSSAS is not perfect but if your kid isn't going to do well with 900 other kids at school.. you know :)

SSSAS is a good school and if money is no object is going to be better in many ways culturally - if you go on holiday, you want to stay at Embassy Suites or a boutique top hotel? If you're ok at ES then you don't need private no matter what.  When I travel I like really nice so culturally if I can pick the environment, I'm going with boutique. One of my kids really needs that level of "nice" by way of learning disabilities.  Life is easier with 2 in one school so we put both in after a couple yrs at the same school.  Before then, I can 100% confirm my SSSAS kid received better academic quality than my GM kid (my oldest is SSSAS).

A very very important consideration is not academics but culture.  Don't separate the 2.  Consider both and where your kid will be most comfortable for 7 years if their life and where they will have their needs met.

School choice is aligned with the kid going day in day out.  Not just about where they will end up in college - that's just not the point.  A "perfect" kid will end up somewhere great no matter where they go.  An easy going person will be happy staying at E Suites or a boutique high end beautiful hotel.  They will be happy no matter what but if your kid has any issues, that choice is a serious one.

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This person makes some really good points. Some kids will do well anywhere. Some won’t. Might be worth the money if your kid needs that environment. Unfortunately, you may not know yet whether your kid needs it or not. It may take some trial and error.[/quote]

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