UrbanBaby

07.22.08, 18:29 PM NY Schools
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Moving to LA and need some info on schools, interested in both public and private and have some general questions, What does private school cost? is there an ERB type entrance exam? is it as diff as NYC to find a spot? what are the best public school districts? is there a G&T program or an equiv school to Hunter? Any info on good guide books/websites to start my research?? Thanks [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.22.08, 06:29 PM Flag

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My friend said it's not hard. If you can pay, you can send dc. Then again, maybe only compared to NYC. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 06:34 PM Flag

my sister lives in LA and says the exact opposite. She said there are not nearly enough good private schools and it's all about connections. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:54 AM Flag

Well, has she gone thru the process in NYC? My friend has and she said it's a breeze in comparison. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 07:00 AM Flag

LA is so huge, you know? LAUSD schools generally stink. I don't know if there are any good ones these days. You're better off in a place with [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:23 PM Flag

^^^...in a place in an independent school district, and the richer the better - like Beverly Hills, Palos Verdes, Pasadena, etc etc. There is a gifted school I've heard about in LA but it's a private school. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:25 PM Flag

Private in LA is much easier to get into (and cheaper). Issue is where you and/or your dh are going to work/live. traffic is key, so don't plan on living too far away from work or putting your child in a school that requires a long commute from home. LA Unified is generally poor with some notable exceptions, some of the idependent districts (SM, PP, Malibu) are okay but even the really nice districts can have tough middle schools. There is a book on Amazon (can't remember the name) that covers both private and public options and there are consultants out there. G&T and magnet schools are limited. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:44 PM Flag

My friend has a Beverly Hills PO but it's not Beverly Hills 90210. She said that the schools where she is are okay for elementary, but she is doing private since she liked a school and it worked out. She said it is hard for private - not as bad as NYC but still a big hassle. I don't think she mentioned anything like Hunter/G&T. I have heard of Harvard Westlake - maybe they post tuition? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.22.08, 08:05 PM Flag

it's nothing like what I read that you New Yorkers are going through - join citymommy.com and you'll get lots of advice [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:56 AM Flag