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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Be careful what you wish for, OP.

Recruited athletes don't always fare well in privates where there are kids who have been there since elementary school. They may play (which maybe is your only concern), but they may not be well-liked or included socially.

This from a Mom whose kid was not recruited, played for years at private and played in college - so I am happy how it turned out for my son, but I can tell you that a bunch of parents of "recruited" players were really resentful and didn't include the recruited kid's parents in their social circle. And, the kid wasn't particularly well-liked.

Maybe that's not on your radar, but it should be.
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Should not be a problem at SJC or Prep, both start in 9th. I've gathered that StA can be a social nightmare, and pp's post appears to confirm that. [/quote]

Just visit some open houses and see what clicks.  Have met many happy families at SJC, Prep, Gonzaga, St. Albans.  Visit days can be a great way for the kids to see if they can picture themselves at a school. Sites like this often take a negative turn -- adults regress when talking about schools, it is odd!, so take what you read here wit ha grain of salt.  Luckily, being part of a team is a tried and true way for abou tomake new friends quickly, and by high school the parents don't run the social life.[/quote]

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