Anonymous wrote:It seems like every week there is a post like this seeking to once again litigate college outcomes for privates vs publics. Then inevitably the private parents get called delusional or snobby for merely saying they send their kids for the superior environment. I suspect these are all started by public school parents looking for validation and to crap on others choices. It’s irritating. I don’t care where you send your kids! If they get into a great college from public, well, good for them. Why can’t people stop judging the choices of other people. It reeks of jealousy, even if that’s not accurate, it’s how these posts come across.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.

You are delusional if you think elite colleges aren’t taking kids from elite high schools in greater numbers proportionate to their populations.

The PP who thinks the top students at West Potomac are equivalent to the top students at STA or Sidwell is highly delusional.

Not because the kids aren’t equally intelligent but because they are not given the same challenges. The only public school in the area that provides a similar level of challenge is Thomas Jefferson.

Sadly, even TJ’s standards are deteriorating. Kind of like how Fairfax public schools used to be the gold standard for public education in the DMV 20 years ago and now they are at about the same level as Arlington.

Nah, we see it every year. The top students at the public schools run circles around the top students at the private schools in the DMV.
Fact.

No you don’t. You’re a public school parent lying on a private school thread. Stop lying, interloper.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.

You are delusional if you think elite colleges aren’t taking kids from elite high schools in greater numbers proportionate to their populations.

The PP who thinks the top students at West Potomac are equivalent to the top students at STA or Sidwell is highly delusional.

Not because the kids aren’t equally intelligent but because they are not given the same challenges. The only public school in the area that provides a similar level of challenge is Thomas Jefferson.

Sadly, even TJ’s standards are deteriorating. Kind of like how Fairfax public schools used to be the gold standard for public education in the DMV 20 years ago and now they are at about the same level as Arlington.

Nah, we see it every year. The top students at the public schools run circles around the top students at the private schools in the DMV.
Fact.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.

You are delusional if you think elite colleges aren’t taking kids from elite high schools in greater numbers proportionate to their populations.

The PP who thinks the top students at West Potomac are equivalent to the top students at STA or Sidwell is highly delusional.

Not because the kids aren’t equally intelligent but because they are not given the same challenges. The only public school in the area that provides a similar level of challenge is Thomas Jefferson.

Sadly, even TJ’s standards are deteriorating. Kind of like how Fairfax public schools used to be the gold standard for public education in the DMV 20 years ago and now they are at about the same level as Arlington.

Your observations are based on what?

I think you are delusional if you think the top students at solid public schools are not challenged.

I actually think it is the top students for whom private school offers little advantage. It's the bright but not stellar students who benefit most from the personal attention (aka coddling) of private school.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.

You are delusional if you think elite colleges aren’t taking kids from elite high schools in greater numbers proportionate to their populations.

The PP who thinks the top students at West Potomac are equivalent to the top students at STA or Sidwell is highly delusional.

Not because the kids aren’t equally intelligent but because they are not given the same challenges. The only public school in the area that provides a similar level of challenge is Thomas Jefferson.

Sadly, even TJ’s standards are deteriorating. Kind of like how Fairfax public schools used to be the gold standard for public education in the DMV 20 years ago and now they are at about the same level as Arlington.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn’t waste my money. My kid got a MUCH better education in private school. I know because I teach at the public HS he is zoned for. The difference in academic and behavioral expectations is night and day.

I will never understand people like you. Why aren't you teaching at private schools???

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I will never understand questions like this. I think public schools are in dire need of teachers who make good choices. Congrats to her for making the bigger impact with her time. Private school teachers do have an easier job by getting smart hand selected kids and calm classrooms. The only thing remotely surprising is that PP didn't try to teach at son's school for a discount on tuition.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn’t waste my money. My kid got a MUCH better education in private school. I know because I teach at the public HS he is zoned for. The difference in academic and behavioral expectations is night and day.

I will never understand people like you. Why aren't you teaching at private schools???

Because it’s made up.

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Anonymous wrote:I didn’t waste my money. My kid got a MUCH better education in private school. I know because I teach at the public HS he is zoned for. The difference in academic and behavioral expectations is night and day.

I will never understand people like you. Why aren't you teaching at private schools???

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.

You are delusional if you think elite colleges aren’t taking kids from elite high schools in greater numbers proportionate to their populations.

The PP who thinks the top students at West Potomac are equivalent to the top students at STA or Sidwell is highly delusional.

Not because the kids aren’t equally intelligent but because they are not given the same challenges. The only public school in the area that provides a similar level of challenge is Thomas Jefferson.

Sadly, even TJ’s standards are deteriorating. Kind of like how Fairfax public schools used to be the gold standard for public education in the DMV 20 years ago and now they are at about the same level as Arlington.

Your observations are based on what?

I think you are delusional if you think the top students at solid public schools are not challenged.

I actually think it is the top students for whom private school offers little advantage. It's the bright but not stellar students who benefit most from the personal attention (aka coddling) of private school.

Anonymous wrote:Been told by our college counselor that this year colleges are turning away from selecting most private high school kids because of their privileged education. That you now have a better chance coming from a public high school with good grades and top scores and activities. There’s no advantage anymore paying more money for private. None at all.

So for those of you looking to go private, don’t waste your money. Your private school kid, despite top gpa and test scores, will probably will be bumped in favor of someone from a good public school.

Regrets, regrets, regrets…

Anonymous wrote:“When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”

I’ve sent my kids to both public and private. Educate your children at the best school fit for them that does not place undue financial burden on the family.

Everything has a price. The cost of a guaranteed admission to the T20 schools is not $500k for K-12. It’s $20m for a building wing. Or athletic genetics and countless hours. Not sure why you thought your $500k entitled you to more. Cake and eat it too? Get in line.

Harsh? Sure. But accurate. This should not be news to you. I hope your child got an excellent education. They will likely be well prepared for the next step. And if they are worth their salt, they will take that T1-100 opportunity and light it up. The only thing stopping them from being as successful as the kid at MIT? Their parent’s bad attitude. Don’t let your kid the drivel coming out of your mouth. It doesn’t help them.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.

You are delusional if you think elite colleges aren’t taking kids from elite high schools in greater numbers proportionate to their populations.

The PP who thinks the top students at West Potomac are equivalent to the top students at STA or Sidwell is highly delusional.

Not because the kids aren’t equally intelligent but because they are not given the same challenges. The only public school in the area that provides a similar level of challenge is Thomas Jefferson.

Sadly, even TJ’s standards are deteriorating. Kind of like how Fairfax public schools used to be the gold standard for public education in the DMV 20 years ago and now they are at about the same level as Arlington.

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Anonymous wrote:I would say going to an elite high school matters more than the specific college. Their college options will be fine.

Yes! Exactly. Because you’re ultra entitled. Which is exactly why colleges aren’t taking your kids anymore. Because their private pedigree is meaningless and non indicative to their drive, or future success, or their ability to be a good community member.

We are not private and would only go private for 1. Special needs issues, safety issues, I.e. necessity 2. Get my kid into a good college

Anyone who pays $160k+ in tuition over years of private education with perfectly fine public alternatives and says they don’t care about the college their kid gets into is lying to themselves and puffing feathers on an anonymous board.

Of course you care. Because even if you are just so self centered and private school is “a way of life”, you’re at least concerned of being judged yourself based on your kids outplacement.