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[quote=Anonymous]Op, have your son’s current school connect directly with the schools you’re considering. They will be able to offer insight into which schools are most similar. Your definition of “rigorous” may differ from how it’s defined in the DC area. I also highly recommend speaking with the learning resource teams so you can have an honest conversation with those you [i]know[/i] have first-hand knowledge.

My son is currently applying, and both schools do provide support beyond what has been shared in this thread. You’ll want to compare your son’s current accommodations with what each school offers. If accepted, the schools will formally review the request and either approve or deny it. [b]Both[/b] schools offer very similar supports, not identical, but very similar. The daily schedules are also different, which may be worth considering. Landon’s schedule and overall structure are more accommodating to the ADHD mind, in my opinion.

For what it’s worth, we also looked at Sidwell, GDS, and Maret, and they all offer support in fairly typical and comparable ways.

But I do agree with pp, be very honest about your son and his capabilities v. needs. I’ve spoken with friends who have children at McLean and Lab, and those schools are useful points of comparison. They support students in a very different way. Based on those conversations and guidance from our outplacement team, those schools may be a better fit if your son’s neurodiversity or learning differences present more significantly. And there's also the fact that every student is neurodivergent, so a very different experience overall.[/quote]

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