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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are a bit torn between two schools. One we know is a good fit for our family and child. The other ranks higher and is a Big 3. Deep inside I know I will feel more at home with the first choice and the school's mission is more aligned with my family's educational goals, but also don't want to give up the Big 3. What if it turns out better. What's your advice? [/quote]

Both schools are K-12 and the rankings are not that far apart. But I might be overthinking and too focused on the ranking. And I honestly don't know that much at the big 3 one compared to the other one (other than the big name.) In other words, the first school is prestigious too, but the big 3 is big 3. In the end, how much does big 3 really mean? I don't know. I just can't get over the "what if" question... so still debating. [/quote]

OP, no one outside DC knows what the “Big 3” in DC are. I live in NYC and we wouldn’t find your Big 3 remarkable in any way. So unless your kid is just going to stay in DC all their life, don’t sweat it.[/quote]

But do know this, OP: Just because plain Jane from NYC hasn't heard of STA doesn't mean college counseling offices don't. They do. People on here do now want to believe it, but the "Big 3," plus about 2 others around here, are well-known to those for whom it matters. With that said, they are not pleasant places for kids to attend school. And you say the "first school" isn't far off from the Big 3, so that does make a difference. For instance, if you're talking Potomac or Holton, you're still getting that prestige, but be warned, those are pressure cookers, too--they're just great at hiding that during the admissions process. Knowing the schools would help.[/quote]

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