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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Look, there is a big difference between APS and FCPS. FCPS puts more emphasis on advanced academics and attracts far more kids, especially Asian kids, whose parents place a premium on academics. Yorktown is a few miles from Langley and McLean, but is about 6% Asian vs. 25% at Langley and McLean.  North Arlington attracts people who place a premium on a shorter commute, including some higher-income whites who do not want Asian kids outperforming their kids.  They won’t often admit it, but it is absolutely true (and is often expressed in coded references to “Tiger moms” and the like).

As a result, the top pyramids in FCPS are on a different level than the schools in APS.  APS is actually a bit underwhelming for a county with Arlington’s wealth, but it’s fine. The top pyramids in FCPS, however, are excellent, at least for kids who are strong academically. Arlington residents will often claim there’s no big difference among the schools, so they can argue the shorter commute breaks the tie in Arlington’s favor.  But it’s a bit more complicated.[/quote]

LOL, are you by chance Asian yourself? Talk about living the stereotype.[/quote]

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