Dificult to gain overall perspective as there are many views
The reason there are so many views is simple: not only is every school different, but every student is different too. School A may suite student X perfectly, whereas student Y may not like their teaching style and would be happier at school B.
Best thing to do is to get all the information you can, including speaking to each of the schools individually, then make up your own mind which is best
for you, rather than which is best for anyone else.
Obviously getting input from others is an important part of getting all the information you can - but don't put too much weight on the replies.
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