Agree with Slithey - listen to the podcast. It is really an interesting and heart breaking story that is instructive to all. The stated purpose was for the smart kids from the poor public high school to see the possibility of a better life beyond the restrictions of their neighborhood and, to some extent, the lure of the street. As well as to show the Fieldston kids how fortunate they are. The intention was certainly not to taunt the poor kids with how good the private school kid’s have it. The piece also highlights the need for more supports for kids that are smart but poor when they get to top colleges.