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[quote=Anonymous]This is basically it, without any snark.

[quote=Anonymous]The problem at Bullis is that, for as long as it has existed, it has prioritized athletics. While there are certainly academically capable athletes, there has always been a wide range of ability in the classroom (particularly in the high school). When we were (briefly) there they were responding with a robust learning support program and on-site tutors who work with the athletes. Lots of money available went to athletes from around the area. While none of this is negative, it created a school with a huge range in the classroom. Some families we know also left because it did not cater to the high achievers. And while some of the Ivy admits were non-athletes, many were strong athletes who did well enough.

There is a new Head of School and they are touting a renewed focus on academics. But football still rules. Covid and the MCPS has given them the best admission seasons they could have hoped for. This happened everywhere in MoCo so it is wrong of Bullis to say it is a reflection of the School. It is the exodus from public schools of families who can pay for private. Any other story is just not accurate and the school knows that. Covid was and continues to be a windfall for Bullis. There just aren't that many non-parochial private schools in Montgomery County for high school.

So, is it a risk worth taking? Visit and see but know that Bullis has a long history to overcome. There are so many academically strong schools in the DMV. I personally wanted my under-challenged student to go to a school that had a track record and a culture of excellence. It was the right decision for us and one I would make again.[/quote][/quote]

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