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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Landon is best for academics and arts far above MCPS.  Music program at Landon is world-renowned.  Politically right.
Bullis is similar academics to MCPS (strong), but way more accountability and help. Politically neutral.
St. Andrews lags a bit from MCPS, but supportive environment (not as much as McLean School).  Politically left.[/quote]

I completely disagree -[b] SAES far outpaces MCPS in academics [/b]and extracurriculars.  It's ridiculous to even compare.  I have kids in both MCPS and SAES - and we are pulling our MCPS kid for SAES. [/quote]

SAES is a good school but let's not be over the top. Far outpaces MCPS? Churchill right down the street does just as well in college matriculations as SAES. If it far outpaces why are the all going to the same colleges?[/quote]
 
SAES has excellent college placements, but more importantly, it offers students a strong, positive HS experience, which benefits them far beyond college.  And I would argue that they are better prepared for type of work and the work load that college presents.  Most families at SAES are not hell-bent on getting their kids into an Ivy, but want their child to matriculate at the right college for them.  Again, it's not about getting into a particular school, it's about educating your child in the best possible environment NOW.  So overall, SAES far outpaces MCPS.  College placement is a myopic way to judge a school.[/quote]

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