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I'd say they send, on average, about 2 kids out of 90 per year. Are there really any schools in the DC area that send 20% + of their graduating class to HYPS year after year?
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Yes.  [b]St. Albans, NCS, and Sidwell routinely send 20% of their graduates to HYPs year after year[/b].

But, you're right that there is a tradeoff between the high-pressure cooker environment and a more relaxed, humane one.  I also think the HYPs are not right for everyone.

That said, kids at these schools also find ways to pursue their passions and interests, so your rather smug post about how your lovely schools is so much better than those competitive DC schools is informed by great ignorance of those schools.   It's also true that some kids thrive when they are surrounded by other bright kids.  They find it stimulating and challenging.  DS really enjoyed meeting other kids who were intellectual peers and doesn't find the pressure at all off-putting, in part because academics comes relatively easily to him.  He has plenty of time to pursue other passions.   [/quote]

Sidwell has, what, 125 seniors? The thread on this year's SFS college admissions indicated they had 13 going to HYPS. I don't think they "routinely" send 25 kids to HYPS. Or maybe they only placed half their routine contingent this year. I also haven't seen any indication that STA with 78 seniors "routinely" sends 15 or 16 to HYPS.

Someone might be coming off as rather smug in their posts, but it might not be the person you think it is.
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