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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll never understand why people on this forum hate on BASIS so much - it feels very defensive and a way to validate their non-BASIS decisions. Move on already folks. [/quote]

I can explain it as someone who does not hate BASIS:

It's an expression of frustration that there are so few good MS options in DC, and that one of the best options is a school that is not a good fit for plenty of kids. I think BASIS is a good school that is not for everyone. And specifically, it's not for every bright, academic child. Plus it's a total crapshoot whether you can get in. So parents with bright, academic kids who don't like BASIS hate on BASIS because they are tired of being told "have you looked at BASIS?" Yes, they have. And (1) it's not for everyone, and (2) even if you like it, your odds of getting a spot are not great.

The scarcity of good MS options in DC breeds frustration and resentment. People take that out on BASIS. Is it unfair? Yes, BASIS is a good school for the right kid and it's good it exists for those kids. But I also understand the frustration because I share it, and I tend to have empathy for the people who want to pick apart BASIS because I know what it's like. [/quote]

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