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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really think all this Big 3 school stuff comes from parents who do not have high school aged kids--  I get a kick reading all these posts about how going to St Albans, Sidwell or NCS is going to automatically gets you a bye into the Ivies.  What you have to understand is that sports is often the ticket to get students who do not have a 4.3 or better or play an instrument or have near perfect SAT scores get into these schools.  You would be surprised how many students will bypass your non athletic child over a student who has been playing lacrosse, football, volleyball etc for years.  It shows persistence, dedication and commitment to not only yourself but to your team and coach. Take a look at the leaders in this country and you will find those students each and every day-- The Ivies are great -- if you like going to a pressure cooker school with a high percentage of international students and you are not the star student any longer.  Get real-- those big three do not make your child successful they only provide the tools.  Straight A's in all your AP/ IB classes, sports, community service and test scores are your ticket-- start now because when you are a junior it is too too late.  Oh, obviously your child has never played lacrosse or has never made a team or you would 'get it'.[/quote]

I played two sports at an Ivy (including lacrosse) and even I think you sound like a total idiot.  This post is nearly unintelligible.  The only thing that comes through clearly is defensiveness about being obsessed with lacrosse.  [/quote]

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