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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kids like yours do well at Deal and JR, as do some special needs kids (depends on the exact flavor of special needs).

Think about how many cars you own or want to own. In our walkable NWDC neighborhood, many families with 2-4 drivers (including teens) have 0-1 cars. Not all DC neighborhoods are that walkable, and some suburban neighborhoods are somewhat walkable.

Think about colleges. UMD and UVA/VT are better than UDC, and cheaper if you’re in-state, but if the kids want to go anywhere else, you’re probably better off (or at least no worse off) applying from DC.

Think about school culture. Deal and JR are definitely not the “pressure cooker” type school you can find in the suburbs. If you want that type of school, don’t move here. If you don’t want it, Deal/JR can be a good option. [/quote]

This is good advice that I can second. NWDC schools are not very good, but they are "fine." You have to decide if that's ok for your kids. (We did, and I do have some regrets...) I would also seriously think about moving to MD or VA for in-state school options. I wish my husband had agreed to look outside of DC.

What are your regrets?

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