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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a kid who is a sophomore at a Big 3 and by that let's say I mean St Albans/NCS, GDS, Sidwell or Maret.  I have heard through my school grapevine that this year the kids at the elite privates are having terrible results-
 especially the unhooked kids.  I have heard that they are negatively affected by test-optional, the elimination of AP's and grade deflation.

Ok please tell me your experiences- Big 3 parents only please...I am not interested in hearing how well your W school kid did, or how stupid you think I am for paying private school tuition.[/quote]

The rumors are true.  It's been horrible.  Half a mil in private and ended up exactly where we would have if we stayed with our highly regarded public school.[/quote]

Actually, our neighbor’s kids at our poorly ranked public school (great schools 2/10) are getting into WAY better schools than my Big 3 senior. The FCPS kids have barely gone to school in a year, gotten all As or P/F on their report cards and went test optional. I am hearing about TONS of top 30 school admits at the public. This school routinely struggles to send kids to top schools or even UVA. My Big 3 kid was rejected/WL at all target schools and rejected at one safety. Sh*tshow indeed.[/quote]

Um, my kid attends what you would view as mediocre public school and did great in admissions, deservedly, with great grades, stellar (upper 1500s) SATs, and real ECs and honors from opportunities that were open to everyone, not just those willing to pay.  The pandemic isn't hurting your private school snowflakes more than anyone else. But, yes, it has been a competitive year. [/quote]

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