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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've seen this happen among friends and community every year. They have their kids apply out to the area private schools in 8th grade, and they all accept their spots thinking it will boost their chance of getting into a better college than our local public. They are very open about it. But they soon realize that high school is a different ball game and there are so many other other factors (like social adjustment, mental health, etc) and like OP, other legacy and VIP families. It's very unfortunate and happens every year! Just make decisions best for your child all around whether that's private or public HS or which schools to ED to... [/quote]

OP here. There many reasons why parents pick private schools. I would not jump to conclusions. And yes, we were well aware that it would decrease college admissions chances,

Our public schools have huge grade inflation and low education level-  kids get GPA points for not going to the bathroom during class, the failing kids are in honor society, AP teachers skip units because class struggles with basic algebra. Kids get into colleges with fake grades but drop out  the freshman year or are put on academic probation.

Not to mention all the lockdowns for guns brought to school and fights.

We choose the lesser evil. We’re aware of disadvantages.[/quote]

My kid thrived at public in the DMV and got a top 10 unhooked with a 1520 SAT and a 4.0., a few strong ECs and awesome teachers. Big school. Big classes. She worked hard, took advantage of the programs in school and had the best time.  Her GDS bestie who joined the school from public in 9th grade for a nicer school, smaller classrooms and "better education" didn't fare so well. [/quote]

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