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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in Great Falls / McLean area are are considering PVI, Gonzaga and Landon for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

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Those schools are all very different. I hope you put the lacrosse program low on the list of how you pick a school. [/quote]

In terms of culture, Landon is super woke; PVI is close to normal; Gonzaga is in the middle.  In terms of academics, Gonzaga is first of the three you are considering, but none are anywhere near Prep, Sidwell, or St. Albans.  All three are a hike to get to from where you live. PVI and Gonzaga are about half the price of Landon.  PVI has girls which will help your son to develop normal and healthy relationships. None of the three have elite lacrosse from a coaching standpoint. PVI has the feel of a Loudon public, but you pay for it and it is Catholic.  The other two have more of a preppy vibe and attitude.  Is your high school Langley or McLean?  you might be better off saving your money for college and taking advantage of the quality public schools you are already paying for with your taxes.  Hope this helps![/quote]

You are little misinformed.

Landons academics are stronger than Gonzaga’s. Agree that Landon Gonzaga have more of a preppy vibe.

We want nothing to do with Langley HS.[/quote]

The schools are all a little different - they have similar academics and athletics and you will see parents here arguing over that with great points on all sides - but it's splitting hairs.  Bottom line is that they all have more AP classes than one kid can take. They all have kids that go to the Ivy League, play D1 sports, and kids that go to small regional colleges and play D3 sports and kids that never take any AP classes or play any sport competitively. If you have a child that academically inclined he will be challenged.  If he has something he's REALLY interested in then you might look at that (like engineering or computer science or music).  Here is what I considered:

1) Fit - Did my son like the school and kids when he visited? 
2) Cost - There are big differences in cost.  For some people that's not a factor but $80k over 4 years matters for many people when they know college is following. (all of them provide need based aid as well)
3) Distance - How is my child getting there? How much time will they spend commuting? Will we be able to be present as a family? (many of them have kids that come from all over the region from Leesburg to Annapolis - but that may matter to you)
4) Culture - Some of these are Catholic Schools and have religious curriculum - that may be a plus or a minus for you.

Ultimately you'll have to weigh pros and cons.  My son chose a school that wasn't close to us but has been happy with that choice but it was something we considered closely.
Most of the kids are happy with their choices and will be on this board in 20 years defending their schools and still be in touch with their classmates.[/quote]

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