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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's interesting reading this thread - often the points made about non-private schools attempt to cast doubt on the numbers/achievement, but no one seems to be doubting that the numbers of the private schools are too high.  E.g., EL Haynes has a shady connection to the process; TJ parents are crazies who tutor and pressure their kids from a young age; Blair is high because of the magnet which draws from the whole county, etc.  Always a reason the achievement shouldn't be deemed as impressive for a school.  [/quote]

People can't stand that public school kids are doing well because they convinced themselves that the only way for their child to receive a good education was to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's understandable.[/quote]

I'm happy that the public schools are doing well.  If my kids were a little higher-achieving, we'd have them in public schools ourselves and be saving a lot of money in the process.  I think private school is best for the above-average (but not top) students who would not otherwise stand out in public school.

My DH got a perfect SAT back in 1990, and he's done well for himself, but it's not like it gives you a perfect life.

My kids have no chance of getting a perfect SAT, but I think they'll do fine in life.[/quote]

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