First off, take the number of HM and Riverdale students getting into top colleges and divide it by half. Bc at least half of these kids get into top schools bc their parents own sports teams, are movie actors/directors, well-known politicians, etc. Even regular legacy kids are having a hard time getting into T20. Only the major donor kids (meaning many millions donated) are getting in. (We are at a similar school, so I know the kids/families.) For an unhooked or average donor kid, I would choose Riverdale. For now, Riverdale does seem to be getting more unhooked kids into top schools, also, less pressured environment overall.