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[quote=Anonymous][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]

I totally agree with PP and I have a current high school student as well as a grad from Holton.  It's very challenging but that's just one reason we send our daughter there.  The faculty are wonderful and my daughter feels very connected to them, which allows her to take risks and continue growing as a student.

Don't listen to people who say things like "I never imagined I would see Holton and most rigorous in the same sentence" - they clearly have an agenda.[/quote]

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