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[quote=Anonymous]DC is in 8th and starting to look at all the application magnets but is confused about some things. We are renting in Germantown and could stay there but are actively looking at homes closer to DC in Wheaton and Silver Spring to help with the commute for work. DC is our only child so part of our decision would come down to the best schooling for DC.

Can anyone help?

I think that based on where we are now DC is only eligible for the Poolesville SMCS program. If we get a home in our desired location DC would have more choices, the two Wheaton programs and Blair Stem. I’m having some trouble comparing all the programs.

Which are easier to get admission? 
Which offers the most flexibility in terms of electives? 
How different are Wheaton biomed and engineering in terms of requirement? 
What are the differences in the required courses between Poolesville and Blair? We heard Poolesville’s research component is not required. Is this true and what percentage of kids opt out of research?  If you opt out of research can you skip the extra period at the end of the day?
Is Analysis required at Poolesville as it is at Blair? The course sequence seemed to suggest a significant number of kids take regular AP Calc instead. Does this happen in reality?
Regarding Blair, I saw that some classes specify that they are a double period. What does that mean? 
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