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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The schools are similar and different at the same time. The student body is somewhat similar in terms of the kind of kids that thrive. Field is very much a “NW DC” private school in the sense that the families are largely wealthy, do things that wealthy families do (drive expensive cars, go on expensive trips, wear expensive clothes, play at country clubs) while SSFS is a bit more  upper middle class. I know that sounds crass but I think others would agree.

If you dig the concept of being at a school that feels a bit like a fresh hotel surrounded by high-earning professionals that are part of the DC scene, go with Field. If you find that repulsive, go with SSFS.  If you are somewhere in between, let your kid decide. The vibes are sufficiently different that a shadow day at each should be helpful. [/quote]

Agree with this. I'm surprised that so many people said they applied to both and find them so similar.... The campus vibes definitely felt very different to me. At SSFS you'd be able to peek into classrooms and see teachers wearing basketball shorts and Crocs in the classroom. Not the case at Field based on what I saw during my visit.[/quote]

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