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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not a pressure cooker at all. Very low key. In 9th grade English, for example, students read just to short novels, and other readings are easy and quick. I think the school is trying to cater to a larger market, which could also be related to the massive teacher turn over in recent years. It’s a country club.[/quote]

PP, I know that you are reviving an old thread but I don't think that you are asking the best questions. As some of the previous responses suggest, "pressure cooker" wildly varies depending on the kid's abilities & mindset and parents' values & pragmatism.

Also, at Potomac, the relative wealth of the family matters a lot in forecasting the quality of the student experience. IMO, you want to understand the values of the community and institution, the quality of the teaching, the effectiveness of the college counseling and the access/opportunities for challenging courses. Talk with people directly and ask specific questions. Ask if they hire outside tutors and counselors, for example. That's the best way to calibrate if the feedback you are hearing is from families similar to yours.

Potomac, as any private school, is expensive and is a big investment. The ROI and overall experience was mixed to mediocre for us and we wouldn't recommend it generally but there are plenty of people who would, so it's best to put in the time to ask around and learn rather than ask general questions here. 
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