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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I hate that we have to have this argument again and again. College admission rates or statistics do not necessarily indicate anything about the teaching or quality of the school. They do show that the student body is likely high income, has educated parents, and values education. Yes, all those things matter when it comes to student experience but it doesn't not necessarily mean your kid is getting a better education.

Similar kids with similar stats are getting into similar schools at all Arlington high schools. [/quote]

I’m the PP who posted about UVa taking 10% from W&L and YHS.   You aren’t correct—at least as to UVa.   Check the Arlington magazine numbers.  I’m not saying your education is worse at Wakefield or that there aren’t tons of bright kids or that kids aren’t getting in to top schools from Wakefield.  I am merely saying what every rational person understands; the population at Wakefield has greater socioeconomic challenges which is reflected in the college outcomes.  Period.  That’s it.  No judgment.  But Wakefield people will still get mad.  And I also people that it can be advantageous for certain kids who do very well at Wakefield to be coming from the more disadvantaged school (in terms of college placement). [/quote]

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