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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have not read this string but never imagined I would see Holton and most rigorous in the same sentence.  Are they marketing gurus now?
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NP. Why do you say this? Is Holton not academically challenging? We’re applying to the lower school and thought it was supposed to be excellent. Can you say more?[/quote]

Not PP, but the academic challenge is only part of the reason my DD attends Holton. DH and I also want her to have a well-rounded educational experience (I'm certainly not saying that many other area schools don't provide this as well) which includes travel, community service, practical hands-on experiences and engaging classroom lessons.

I'm not from this area so the "prestige" of one school over another means little to me. Lower school DD (who REALLY doesn't care about a school's reputation at her age) instantly felt a sense of belonging at Holton and was singularly focused on it after her first visit.

To me, an abundance of academic rigor doesn't automatically equate to being "the best". I want DD to love (or at least really like) her school experience. DD went to Holton from public school knowing no one. I was tired of WEEKS of standardized testing, crowded classrooms and worksheets that felt more like busy work. I don't care if DD always has the highest scores or if she attends a college that doesn't impress our friends. I want her to learn about herself, other people and the world so when she graduates she feels a sense of accomplishment,  purpose and excitement about how she can change the world.

Time will tell if that will happen but she's certainly off to a great start at Holton.[/quote]

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