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[quote=Anonymous]Would like to know where the PP got his statistics and how accurate they are. Also you have to consider the size of the graduating classes matriculating at these top colleges and universities. Andover at 70 percent is the equivalent of probably 15-20 students going to EACH Ivy, Stanford, MIT, Berkeley, Georgetown, etc. Whereas at STA, NCS and Sidwell it's probably one or two students, depending on any year.

Also the NE boarding schools have a leg up BC of their impressive athletics and arts programs. Ivys recruit heavily there for sports like crew, lacrosse, ice hockey, music, etc. I am an Exeter grad and was middle of the pack academically and scored in the 80th percentiles on the SAT. But I was a talented musician and varsity athlete (crew) so I was able to get into Princeton because of those things aside from academics. The Exeter name and rep made the difference since my scores and grades were B+ range. The Exeter reputation made the difference for me.  Even with my athletic and music background I don't think a DC dayschool could have landed me at Princeton. [/quote]

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