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[quote=Anonymous]Academically both great. Socially depends on the class dynamics. The one thing I would say at Sidwell is that the teachers expect the students to advocate for themselves. Very little parent involvement in the student- teacher relationship so of you hint a bump it will be up to your daughter to sort it out by herself. My DC loves Sidwell but he has very strong skills as a self advocate and uses them to get extra support from the teachers who respond very well to students but not parents. The breadth of opportunities offered by Sidwell is breath-taking. As  a Sr my kid has gone with the school  over sea several times ( very different and better for him than family trips) , represented the school
Nationally and had the kind of internships. I only dreamed of, . He met with Supreme Court justices, civil rights leaders, etc. He also has sung opera with Professional opera singers. I know I  bragging so please forgive me but we are very simple people and these types of opportunities are meaningful for us not because of the contacts with prestigious people but because of what he has learned about the world. [/quote]

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