<p>The question is, is this sustainable. The long school hours and tutoring seem really expensive and must ultimately come from (the ever-dwindling) public coffers. I mean, I can take even the most deprived children and if I give them the education of a crown prince, they will probably improve…</p>
<p>Another point to raise is that such students are the recipients of affirmative action-type programs. Statistically, coming from inner city Chicago and having their background boosts your “equivalent” SAT score in the eyes of admissions committees (who don’t realize the prep-school style education they get!)</p>