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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You want stability during possible future transfers, decent academics, friendly enough kids and rowing. Do you think your child’s university destination is US, UK or Australia? It might matter and it might not. A higher stress school academically may not have the same impact on a student who is not gunning for the top ten US college destinations. If your kid is t pulled into that frenzy, he may be able to just enjoy the offerings of more schools. A place that is isnt too small offered the possibility of having more friend groups.[/quote]

Interesting. I hadn’t thought very hard yet about the uni process. He’s 13 and still discovering interests. [b]I would prefer Australia because it is much, much more affordable [/b]and our family will return home eventually. But we will likely let him chart his own course. I wouldn’t rule out the US if he decides that is what he wants.

Are you suggesting the bigger schools generally have more pressure or less? The idea of a wider social circle is appealing and we love that great schools in the US are coed. Much healthier for all.

I would think the university pressure in big schools would hamper relationships as (correct me if I misunderstand) the kids are competing directly with their classmates? I just looked up entry to UNSW and U Sydney if coming from the US. Looks like a 1400+ SAT would put him in the ballpark, depending on the course. That would take some pressure away. Can’t imagine his classmates would be dying to go. Lol.

What do you think is an ideal size for a boarding school?  There seems to be a huge variation. [/quote]

You mean affordable for college?  What about after college?  Housing costs are much higher and white collar wages are much lower. [/quote]

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