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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I left private school (by choice) to go to public for high school, and then went to HYP for college.

[b]I think it depends on the kid and the situation. [/b]
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This.  I (and my 2 siblings) went to a nationally recognized private in a different part of the country than DC.  I know it was a good choice for me, because of the opportunities it afforded.  I was also at the top of my class at that school.  We would have gone to great public schools as well, but for me personally the private school was a better environment even though I did bristle against some of its conservatism.  My older sister was a mixed bag, since while she would have enjoyed the public school more she had emotional health issues that the private was better equipped to deal with.  I think my brother would have benefited from being in a bigger and more diverse public school.

FWIW, I went to HYPS schools for undergrad and grad.  Sister and brother went to highly-ranked in-state public, and brother also went to the same HYPS grad school as I did (different program).

We probably all would have been just fine at the public schools, but I do still (late 30s) appreciate some of the unique opportunities our private afforded me.  It was a stretch for my parents when we were younger, but eventually it was much easier for them.  So in the end, I think it really depends on what you value providing for your children.  I have no illusions that many of the "enrichment" classes I do with my 2.5 y.o. DD are anything more than fun for her, but that in itself is worth it to me.[/quote]

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