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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Certain schools may be better at developing and showcasing specific talents (see PP regarding lacrosse and Landon, would also put [b]GDS and theater/arts/creative writing in that category[/b]; NCS/StA and Visi for crew, a sport not really done at a club level so kids recruited for crew 100% due to high school participation; for public TJ for math/science).  Some schools also clearly have very strong relationships with particular highly selective colleges.  But really the most important plus in terms of having had our DD at a school like Sidwell/NCS/GDS/Maret  has been how exceedingly well-prepared our DD has been for the demands of college-she knew how to work really hard and didn't expect success without it based on how hard high school was, and also did not expect perfection having not achieved it in HS. She also really learned how to write and undertake large research projects. She feels she came in at least a year or two better prepared for college than many of her public school peers. [/quote]

GDS: also Quiz Bowl, debate, and competitive math. I think GDS is only local private school with a regional, as opposed to local, math team. Correct me if I'm wrong. In general, GDS is a great place for non-athletes to find an activity that highlights their talent. Can anybody share what the strong, non-sports extra-curricular actitivities/teams are at other schools? Maybe Model UN for Sidwell? [/quote]

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