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07.23.08, 10:44 AM NY Schools
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Dalton or St. Ann's? Commute is similar distance. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.23.08, 10:44 AM Flag
 

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never heard of St. Ann's and I think Dalton is over rated [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Oh honey. Unless you are a celeb or loaded beynod belief, the odds of getting into either one is slim to none [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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These were our top two choices, DS is going to Dalton. We would have done either, but I think Dalton is much more standardized while being progressive, also stronger in science and actually promotes some sports (st. ann's really doesn't) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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and had your child been accepted at St.A's.... you'd be giving a different answer? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Yes. We ended up at Dalton because we made it our FC and did so because of these reasons. The pros on the side of St. Ann's is it is more eclectic and had potential to be an even better place for a creative DC, but we are more conservative as parents and felt better with the "sure thing" and DS's interest in science. Another pro for St. Ann's is for younger sibs-they start at 3yo if that is important to you; Dalton doesn't start until K [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Thanks [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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OP: Thank you for the great feedback! How is the academics? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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Both Dalton and St. Ann's are pretty rigorous as DCs get older [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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I have heard Saint Ann's is rather weak in math and science [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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