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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - this is such a unanswerable question to anyone but you.

It's entirely dependent on the kids you have.

If you're seeking a private school to gain entry into an Ivy or goal is to get your kids into a top college - no SSSAS is not worth it.  Actually, no pvt school unless you're going to Exter or a top boarding school is worth it.  If your kid can perform academically, being #1 in public beats being #50 in most pvt schools.

If you're seeking a private school to offer your kids a "better" environment v Alex public HS, no it's not worth it from the perspective that if your kid is well adjusted and easy going, motivated academically with no learning disabilities and are able to test into honors classes, they will be fine in public.

If you're seeking a private school because neither the above is true and need an alternative option to public where the kids are not a good fit for whatever social, academic or personal reason they and you have, then yes, SSSAS is worth it.

t's convenient to Alexandria commute wise, offers a diverse community of well to do and middle class families, have very nice families with a strong school administration, teachers and curriculum.  We have friends in Alex HS and friends in various pvt schools around NOVA.  We are a SSSAS family.  It can be better but it can be worse, like most things in life.  It's a matter of priorities.

Is it worth the cost?  Hell, no! But neither is your Volvo XC90 or Gwagon, Rivian or BMW SUV.  Neither is flying on Business for a 7 hr flight to Europe at $3k one way.  Nothing is "worth it" except if you desire it :)  [/quote]

Well said![/quote]

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