<p>bclintonk, as plmdin and I noted, this is perhaps not the best place for the “real tuition” or surtax discussions. Just for the record, I disagree with a number of your assumptions, including your numbers, your definition of “strong” students, and perhaps your idea of fairness. Your points are interesting, and I would enjoy discussing them at a later date. Meanwhile, just watching my child choose a school provides me with more than enough intellectual stimulation at present. ;-). Thanks for your thoughtful comments.</p>