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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is in a highly competitive school similar to Sidwell and it's not abnormal for 1-3 kids each year to leave right before 9th usually to another great private.

I wouldn't say they were counseled out but by then kids and parents know more about their learning style and what they'd like for their high school experience. One child of a family friend who left when DC was in early elementary is now at a great medical school.[/quote]

Only 1-3!?!

I used to work with someone who’s wife owns a DC based tutoring company for the last 15-20 years now.  She knows exactly which schools have the most miserable students and parents, slogging away for perceived something or other. [/quote]

To be fair, wouldn’t the tutoring company primarily see kids who are struggling so not necessarily representative of the entire student population? My kid is very happy at a Big 3. It’s a lot of work but the reason they chose this school is this is the type of academic environment they prefer. [/quote]

When 80% of SFs and NCs is using constant tutors, no. And the other 20% has their mom or dad helping them daily or weekly. Some cultures prefer the parent as a tutor and motivating factor.[/quote]

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