Archive - SFEDup

May 2025

The Two Factors That Explain The Popularity of Private Schools

The topic of private school enrollment provokes strong emotions.

May 12

Why Is Private Schooling So Popular in the San Francisco Bay Area

It's about money, not desegregation

May 8

April 2025

Talent is not evenly distributed geographically

The smartest students are concentrated in Santa Clara, and the Bay Area in general

Apr 29

Middle School is Bad

There is a reason why there are so few private or charter middle schools

Apr 7

March 2025

February 2025

Getting rid of the SAT hurt Male UC Applicants

And benefited female applicants, of course

Feb 27

How UC Admissions Changed After Going Test Blind

It's good news for weak applicants and bad news for strong applicants and those from private schools.

Feb 19

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