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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Great question above. The admissions people do seem to have some magic about knowing which kids will do well at their respective schools. Entry is not all about test scores and grades. Our daughter was one who had average everything before going to Holton and somehow turned out to be a star...even to our amazement (we even joke about it with her...fortunately, she is strong and has a sense of humor.) And, yes, she's one of the ones who goes to an Ivy. If we had sent her to an average high school -- we're convinced she would have turned out average since no one would have pushed her to succeed.[/quote]

This is a particularly interesting and informative quote IMO.  I have two children, one boy and one girl, both at a WDC school that goes to 8th.  We will be looking at single sex schools for both.  One of my children excels at most everything.  The other usually falls in the middle of any group in which s/he is placed: academic, athletic, etc... but has some very wonderful qualities and is exceptionally well-regarded at the current school (head often pulls me aside to compliment this child).  As we start the process of looking at next step schools, I have wondered if we should be looking at less academically challenging schools for the "average Joe child,"  Your post makes me REALLY re-think this.  I really have to say "Thanks" and please post this elsewhere when it applies. [/quote]

I'm the PP who asked the question about whether schools will admit girls if they don't think the girls will be able to succeed there.  I also agree with the poster who said you should please re-post this again and again.  I actually think of my daughter as wonderful and average academically.  Smart, but average and I struggle so much about whether we should put her in an environment like Holton or NCS.  Your post is exactly the confirmation I needed that I should not pre-determine the level to which she could rise.  Thanks again![/quote]

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