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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For real though — how is ATS 17% Mongolian? This whole “lottery” system seems really fishy.

APS should check residency every year, especially for those attending option schools.[/quote]

There is a substantial Mongolian immigrant community in Arlington. 
https://wapo.st/4e8KPPs

I would assume this community helps others to know about the advantage of enrolling their kids in ATS's preschool. [/quote]

Exactly. Essentially all low income in Arlington are immigrants, because low income whites just move to Fairfax/Pw because they want more space. The Mongolian population attracts other Mongolians, since it’s a natural support with similar language speakers, and educate them about school options. Additionally, if they have larger families, the VPI sibling combo will be a pipeline.

Arlington is a bit random, but partly because of better schools for a public transit orientated city. They likely came here without money to drive and no experience driving, so look for a city with good schools and good public transit. Arlington may well be the best one.  Boston is a contender too?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2006/07/03/mongolians-meld-old-new-in-making-arlington-home-span-classbankheaddrawn-partly-by-schools-enclave-rapidly-arises-span/77e1c04c-9e38-4c45-9574-d6320fc9f13c/
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People often forget that the Mongolian Embassy is right across the river in nearby Georgetown. Back in the 90s, many first settled along Arlington’s urban orange line corridor.

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Weirdest comment ever.  All of the embassies, for all of the countries, are close by.[/quote]

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