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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP has a 7th grader so that kid will be applying as an 8th grader for 9th grade. An 8th grader can't apply to Potomac, Sidwell Friends, GDS or Maret without knowing that they are applying. The kids have to write essays and interview. They have to take an admissions test. Parents can do a tour without the kids but if the parents like it, the kids need to go through the application process. At that point it is hard to tell the kids "eh we decided it isn't worth the money" if they get excited about going and get in.[/quote]
As I said in the OP, we have the ability to pay for private.

The cost-benefit here is more about other factors, including a longer commute, leaving a solid friend group, the hassle of applying with the risk of not getting in, etc.  As a parent, the strong writing curriculum, a more individual environment, and assistance with the college process all sound good.  I do worry about college gate keeping at the private, as we aren't well connected.[/quote]

Go through the process.  Your child may only like a few - ours did not like a handful that we considered academically great.  It’s a lot of work to apply and your kid and you may decide that as you go through the process there are benefits you did not realize or costs.  Bottom line, you have no choice right now and you have to be real comfortable with the idea that you likely won’t have that choice.  Way more kids apply to these schools than gain admission.

As to your college thing, well, not our experience.  At all.  To the contrary, we see the lack of any real fair evaluative processes at the public schools as a huge disservice to academically motivated students.  Giving everyone As for work that isnt truly challenging.  A failure for smart kids.  As earned at the Big3 are evaluated fairly by the teachers and colleges and have real meaning beyond everyone is a valedictorian.  [/quote]

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