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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Right?! Idk who is claiming that private schools inflate grades (and I'm not a Sidwell parent so how would I know over there), but historically private schools are not known for grade inflation.  Instead, they rely on having a deeper relationship with the schools they regularly send applications to which enables the harsher grading to be seen in a more respectful light given how much public schools grade inflate.  My husband (who went to public school) and I actually have a little inside joke that when I think something is failing he goes "awwww not by public school standards".

I think it is silly when people think the point of private school is to only get kids into the Ivy's, but maybe that is just me.  I do think private schools undoubtedly grease the college admissions wheels for their students and judging a school based on how many students get into 8 singular schools in a given year is very short sighted.  I know for myself, I didn't even apply to any Ivy League schools, not because they were "out of reach", but because I didn't want to go to school in the North Eastern climate and aimed for California and southern schools. One of my classmates did go unhooked to Harvard and not a perfect student, but I didn't really see it as all that special at the time... I think that truly was the best thing about private schools in hindsight, it made your aspirations feel achievable and approachable.[/quote]

Why do you think your experience from 30 years ago is relevant today? It’s a completely different ball game. Good luck to your kids if you apply your college admissions experience to their situations. It is a new world [/quote]

LOL I'm 35! But jokes on you! You're the one who doesn't understand the game.  Best of luck to your kids who you are leading with your blind self righteous wrong stance.[/quote]

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