re: private schools vs catholic schools in new orleans.

You really think Jesuit would have prepared you more for college? As someone mentioned previously, the school is only successful if the student is motivated. I went to a NOLA Catholic school and then undergrad/grad school with other Catholic school grads. The school didn't matter, the work ethic did. I watched many fellow undergrads who went to Jesuit quit for various reasons or switch majors to something less taxing. I saw a B student from Rummel buckle down and ace every exam for four years.


To the OP, save some of your money and send your child to Brother Martin, Holy Cross, Jesuit, Mt.Carmel, Dominican, etc. Then, rest comfortably that their success will depend on your ability to instill the proper work ethic in them and not some unforseen variable that only school x can provide.

Once they're applying to grad school their high school won't matter.