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[quote=Anonymous][quote] NP here--we enthusiastically sent our two 99.9% WPPSII kids to Norwood, didn't apply to any of the supposed "Big 3" for either of them, and are very happy with our decisions. If any of the "Big 3" (five? six?) are a good fit for them when they are ready for high school, we are confident that Norwood will have provided them with the foundation to be accepted by those schools, and to thrive there. On the other hand, if by 8th grade it is clear that those schools are not a good fit, then why would we want them to be there? We are trying to help our kids become happy and successful people, not to build a supposedly impressive resume.

[b]As to the comments about Norwood's supposed challenges, people really should talk to the school and current and former parents, as opposed to relying on comments in an anonymous forum.[/b] The new head of school is extremely impressive, and someone whom the community is exremely excited about and who promises to bring new energy to the school.

Also, every independent school in the area--including the Big 3--is dealing with new challenges in these post-2007 times. Enrollment figures do not tell a complete picture, at any school. More and more, schools are subisidizing a greater proportion of the student body, by implementing "empty seat" subsidies and the like, on top of regular financial aid programs. It is an issue that AIMS has recognized to be systemic and a future challenge. Parents who are looking at any independent school these days should be thinking about these issues.[/quote]

Come on, do you think you are the only one here (on the internet and in an anonymous forum) with the ability to filter information?  Who do you think is relying on comments in an anonymous forum?  Obviously not you who have spawned a pair of 99.9% WPPSI kids.  Most people here understand there are multiple sources for information -- including the school and this anonymous forum that you too patronize.  Savvy folk do not rely completely on the school, admissions' director, school PR spokesperson or headmaster (President) for the truth (only in heaven and Church for some).  There are many streams and sources for information and truth--including rags and anonymous forums.  Just ask Snowdon.

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