I do have to say, paris, there is certainly one individual I know who graduated from the elite private educational institution who has won the world over with his eloquence and brilliance. A graduate of Phillips Academy and Yale no less!
There has never been a more stirring example of private school education working for one man and, indeed, the American people. I'm glad to know that, as you say, only the best and the brightest graduate from this challenging curriculum that you yourself experienced.
If I really wanted to/had the time, I could go on forever with a list of unsuccessful pub school grads, and I think you know that.
You know, after reading some of the responses of certain posters I realize that there's something that money and fancy educations can't buy.
sugarywitch -- yes, but a simply check on SAT scores would debunk the theory that prep students aren't actually achieving more. The average college-bound senior's (only the top 25% of all kids from publics and privates) SAT score is 1518, exeter's is 2073, andover is 2008, deerfield 2000, sps 2049. So, they're obviously achieving significantly more in terms of academics, compared to college bound seniors in general (not every senior.. only the smartest ones at pubs and privs).
Since when did SAT scores go above 1600?
You know, after reading some of the responses of certain posters I realize that there's something that money and fancy educations can't buy.
Paris I KNOW exactly what you're talking about and I agree. Ever hear of the Ranney School?
Paris I KNOW exactly what you're talking about and I agree. Ever hear of the Ranney School?