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Anonymous wrote:I truly will never understand the disdain for the Catholic schools that goes on in this forum.

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It's not just this forum, PP. it's fairly universally acknowledged that Catholic schools are often the weakest schools academically as well as the cheapest form of "private" school out there. Seriously, I didn't grow up anywhere near here, not even in the midatlantic. I have always, always heard adults disparage Catholic schools. And my mom is Catholic.

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Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

No, they aren't. St. John's received 1100 apps for 300 spots. If that's high, ok. Gonzaga used to be easy to get into, but starting about 5 years ago, it got really really tough.

Add in the Kevin Plank millions being sunk into the school and their rise in sports -- from what we see in NW kids are picking SJC over Gonzaga or GP. I had one last year pick SJC and I assume another this year will pick it over the others too.

Add in the price of SJC or Gonzaga and you are looking at a bargain for a great education and school.

Gonzaga is much more highly regarded than in terms of academics. Jesuits much more skillful educators than Lasallians. We looked at both schools and were underwhelmed with SJC's teachers.

Oh stop. There aren't a bunch of Jesuits teaching at Gonzaga nor a bunch of Lasallians teaching at SJC. If you have kids at both (yes there are those of us that do) you would know that the educations are very similar-- the perception of both is different. Gonzaga used to be the gem and all kids who got in wanted to go. Still the case for some families but not for all. Both are great schools and we feel blessed to have kids in both which are great communities.

Anonymous wrote:I truly will never understand the disdain for the Catholic schools that goes on in this forum.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

No, they aren't. St. John's received 1100 apps for 300 spots. If that's high, ok. Gonzaga used to be easy to get into, but starting about 5 years ago, it got really really tough.

Add in the Kevin Plank millions being sunk into the school and their rise in sports -- from what we see in NW kids are picking SJC over Gonzaga or GP. I had one last year pick SJC and I assume another this year will pick it over the others too.

Add in the price of SJC or Gonzaga and you are looking at a bargain for a great education and school.

Gonzaga is much more highly regarded than in terms of academics. Jesuits much more skillful educators than Lasallians. We looked at both schools and were underwhelmed with SJC's teachers.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

No, they aren't. St. John's received 1100 apps for 300 spots. If that's high, ok. Gonzaga used to be easy to get into, but starting about 5 years ago, it got really really tough.

Add in the Kevin Plank millions being sunk into the school and their rise in sports -- from what we see in NW kids are picking SJC over Gonzaga or GP. I had one last year pick SJC and I assume another this year will pick it over the others too.

Add in the price of SJC or Gonzaga and you are looking at a bargain for a great education and school.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

No, they aren't. St. John's received 1100 apps for 300 spots. If that's high, ok. Gonzaga used to be easy to get into, but starting about 5 years ago, it got really really tough.

Gonzaga dad here. The school receives around 1000 apps for 240 spots.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

No, they aren't. St. John's received 1100 apps for 300 spots. If that's high, ok. Gonzaga used to be easy to get into, but starting about 5 years ago, it got really really tough.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

No, they aren't. St. John's received 1100 apps for 300 spots. If that's high, ok. Gonzaga used to be easy to get into, but starting about 5 years ago, it got really really tough.

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Anonymous wrote:I truly will never understand the disdain for the Catholic schools that goes on in this forum.

The catholic schools are so Washington. It's a club ( that always wins in sports) that has great spirit. The fear that they all may be going to heaven is just too much to take.

And they are Catholic.

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I truly will never understand the disdain for the Catholic schools that goes on in this forum.

The catholic schools are so Washington. It's a club ( that always wins in sports) that has great spirit. The fear that they all may be going to heaven is just too much to take.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I truly will never understand the disdain for the Catholic schools that goes on in this forum.

The catholic schools are so Washington. It's a club ( that always wins in sports) that has great spirit. The fear that they all may be going to heaven is just too much to take.

Anonymous wrote:I truly will never understand the disdain for the Catholic schools that goes on in this forum.

Anonymous wrote:the acceptance rates at SJC and Gonzaga are quite high.