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[quote=Anonymous]This is another great example where if there were AP classes or some standarized aptitude test (ACT is closest to that given 4 subjects of accumulated math, reading, science, writing subject matter and skills), you'd know more where you kid stands. DC Private schools don't want that though. They'd prefer to tout their "secret sauce" and "deep learning" and "not teaching to the test" while keeping parents and students totally in the dark about their actual learning or skill level. ACT or SAT could be quite the rude awakening for sleepy families who let their kids coast by at their "Big 5" private school. But most parents here whip up some online study courses and practice tests and do the school's job for the school. School can remain more mission-centric, parents can supplement the test prep and academic holes. [/quote]
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