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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They should compete for that student, who will want for nothing in life by virtue of being rich and talented, by offering a truly exceptional school experience, not by taking money away from kids who need it. I hope my kids' school doesn't want a family that is that wealthy but not willing willing to pay tuition because they think their kid is so great she should go to the highest bidder. Not great values.[/quote]

No one said that the family was seeking this. But if they had acceptances at three equivalent schools and one school really wanted the student and offered a free ride, [b]then it’s a win-win for both student and school to accept the offer[/b]. Happy wealthy parents potentially mean large donations to the school, so it’s hard to see a loser in this scenario. [/quote]

The best academic students, athletes, musicians and artists will bring a lot of attention to the school.  For example, [b]I think everyone knows where Katie Ledecky went to high school.  She attended public school [/b][i][u]but I am sure had she wanted to go to Sidwell, it would have been free for her.

The publicity/exposure for the school is worth more than 4 years of tuition.  [/quote]

That is a really shallow way to look at education. No one thinks the superstar is super because of their high school. Still, if the parents are going to donate a ton anyway, then why not give the financial aid to a student who needs financial aid? And you don't see the loser in this situation because the "loser" had to turn down the offer of admission because they didn't get enough financial aid to attend. It happens every year.

BTW since you got KL's school wrong, you kind of disprove your point.[/quote]

Katie went to Stone Ridge![/quote]

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