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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid entered freshman year as a non sporty geek that loved to learn.  Needed help with organization and study habits.  Graduated with a fantastic foundation for college, a wonderful friend group and all the skills needed to succeed - and even became a decent athlete and developed a love of sports while there that has kept him busy in college.  Friend group included an incredibly diverse group of smart kind kids  - and these solid friendships made for a happy and wonderfully well rounded experience. Teachers were hands on with kids, hands off with parents, and they really push for self advocacy.  Can’t say enough good things about this school.  Parents were very welcoming as well.  [/quote]

Thank you! My son is very interested in SSSAS. However, after years living in Alexandria,  I have heard such horror stories about how isolating and mean the social atmosphere is for non-athletic boys. [/quote]

PP here - I heard the same things - not a country club mom, republican, or any of the other stereotypes.  Really wanted Maret and was waitlisted.  Can’t imagine dealing with that commute, or imagine a better outcome.  There was a warmth from day one that made me feel good about the school and years later so glad it worked out as it did.  Great place for all kinds of kids including one like mine who entered on the fringes- not popular, not athletic, not super driven, but bright and charismatic and boy did he thrive.[/quote]

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