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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sharing our experience for reference: Our child transferred from public to private in Middle School. Currently in HS. They are getting an excellent education. At a vigorous TT, but still have time to explore various activities.

We considered specialized high schools so they took the SHSAT but only did a couple practice tests. Scored high enough for all schools except Stuy. Probably would have a decent chance for Stuy if we prepared, but likely would be in the lower half of the class.

Most of the teachers are very engaging, offer far more feedbacks than at public school, benefit of the small class size. Also very happy to write recommendations for summer programs. Peers make the key difference, a lot more intellectual curiosity and driven than the public school peers. They inspire each other. Child shows the joy of learning most of the time, money well spent!

Their school gets excellent college results. But somehow we are more relaxed about college outcome than before. First we know our child will likely get into a decent college, even if not a top 20. Secondly they have grown much more capable, confident and self-disciplined that I feel they will do fine in life no matter which college they get into.

What else… some rich and famous families but the average seems to be upper middle class, successful professional type. Our child made friends with several kids who are on financial aid. The kids are smart and confident. Their families are lovely.

We are comfortable financially but not rich. We have fully funded a 529 for college so didn’t make a sacrifice or had to make a trade-off. 
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Sounds like an excellent choice all around! (is your child at HM?  asking b/c that mirrors friends' experiences there).[/quote] maybe you are friends IRL[/quote]

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