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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Please know that many send kids to private schools who couldn't care less about the college choice in coming year.  Its is about the learning expereince NOW not about where they can get into school.  [/quote]

+1. I feel like going to public school is a bit of a "hook", but I'm not going to choose 13 years of my kids's education in order to give him a possible edge for 4 years!

I went to a wonderful non-Ivy and I'm still a happy human being. It can happen.[/quote]

+2.  When choosing to send our per-kindergartner and 1st grader to a private school, college acceptance didn't cross our minds.  We were focused on what a better overall experience they will receive every day vs. what they'd receive at our "top" MoCo elementary.  By experience, I mean, ample recess, more attention from their teachers, opportunities even at PK and 1st grade to present before their class and parents, PE, drama, art and music more than once a week, being in a warm, loving environment where they are known.  If these extras help them become better students and eventually give them an edge in college admissions, great.  If not, I still consider the tuition money very well spent.

If you want to know the truth, we don't think our public school offers a good enough experience.  However, I could never say that to one of our neighbors who send their kids there without insulting them.  [/quote]

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Totally agree.  Our public option just dropped down below 30% proficiency on the DCCAS.  If you can swing private and are admitted, which would you choose?  My DC is five, college is not even on our radar except financially.  But DC is in a great school now, not one that is limping along.[/quote]

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