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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just stumbled across this thread...as an alum and DC native, I honestly believe that Episcopal is one of the best options for private schools in the DMV. Obviously, schools such as SFS and STA are viewed as better academically, especially by colleges. But Episcopal is still regarded highly and the extracurricular opportunities (mock trials at Supreme Court, Congressional "externships," countless available leadership positions, etc.) are unparalleled at other schools in the area, which makes up for the "second tier" academics, which are still pretty good. In addition, Episcopal really helps students find the passions they wish to pursue for the rest of their lives, and advisors really act as "parent figures" and deeply bond with their students. This makes the sense of community feel very strong as friendships not only spark between students, but faculty as well. I attended a top college out of EHS, due to the solid academics and amazing extracurriculars, while also building a support system that I still have today. That being said, people do drink/vape often, but not any more than other privates in the area. And hard drugs are practically obsolete and looked down upon, with the exception of a few students. It's not really an issue. I would say the only standout issues with EHS are the competitive/mean social environment and misogyny. If you're a guy, EHS is pretty standard socially, but the girls can get very catty and social climbing is very prevalent. The guys aren't that way with each other, but they do objectify/sexualize the girls in a way I've never seen before. That being said, EHS is a very good school, and I would highly recommend. As a female, as long as you find a solid friend group and really engage with extracurriculars, you will excel at EHS and after. [/quote]

I'm an alumnus as well. I wholeheartedly agree about extracurriculars. The Washington Program ensures that students have standout activities + helping alumni get good jobs even after college graduation. Episcopal High School's connections are truly phenomenal + they really care about helping out graduates, from Capital Hill to Wall Street. + they provide enough club/school leadership positions for most, ranging from head editor of the newspaper to head monitor (essentially student body president.) I would agree about partying. More than gds but less than Landon. EHS has just gotten some bad press recently bc it's a boarding school so the administration is liable + has to contact police about drug situations. + the politics scandal was pretty bad but that was just a standard failure from administration during crazy times such as these. I disagree about the misogyny. I think it's the same as most schools just due to how society is. But yeah I'd say the girls can be catty LOL. It's hard to make friends at EHS but if you try you can. And admin will always have your back, with the exception of a few outstandingly bad individuals....but thats high schools, right!? I personally still am in contact with some GREAT faculty, which is not true at other DC schools, but the bad faculty are seriously horrible. [/quote]

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