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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi,
Our son is looking forward to applying to SWoW. We are relatively new to DC and have heard mostly great things about the school. Based on what folks have told us, it also seems a great fit (he's self-motivated, strong study skills, etc - not the same for our younger son). We know only a few families with firsthand knowledge, and would love any feedback folks could provide.

Another question ---- we are also considering private high school (but struggling with the cost). What are people's thoughts on comparing the education/experience at SWoW with local private schools? It seems from what we have read together with high school ratings, the the two may be quite similar. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Of course, none of this matters if he is not accepted. ?
Thanks. [/quote]

Here's a ranking of local public and private high schools, FWIW. https://www.lotusprep.com/best-high-schools-dc/  The consensus, as far as I can tell, is that SWW has a lot of bright kids but it's still DCPS.[/quote]

Wow no Prince Georges County schools at all? DeMatha? Elizabeth Seton? Roosevelt? Oxon Hill HS? [/quote]

The Lotus Prep ranking is based on three factors: average SAT scores, percentage of National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, percentage of Presidential Scholars. NMS is based entirely on PSAT scores. Presidential Scholars require a good SAT score. So basically what they are counting is standardized test scores, three different ways. There's more to education that that.[/quote]
I agree. It doesn't tell the whole story and it's impossible to determine how much the school contributes to student performance vs. how much depends on the individual students since each of the top schools listed are application-only, test-in schools.[/quote]

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