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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP - I haven't had time to read all the comments so you may have already addressed this, but it sounds like you are considering something like St. Albans v. Potomac.  If your decision is something like that, a big big issue for you as mom will be driving - unless your DH is able to help out, as mine has been able to.  It's not only the daily driving that will drive you nuts (especially if you have to drive into the district ?) during rush hour, but it's the playdate driving, the PTA driving, the fundraiser driving.  We're currently in private that takes almost an hour roundtrip to make the drive.  It has been worth every penny, but the moment DD starts talking about a playdate on the weekend, we shudder because kids live everywhere.  The school is just a hub on an enormous wheel.  Parties and driving will suck you dry.  I've been at it almost 20 years.  So I would go with the school most convenient to your home unless there is a bus option.  Even with a bus option, remember that the weekend activities will still require one of you to drive to Leesburg or Rockville or Mt. Vernon for parties and playdates.  It's just a fact of public school life.  Good luck!
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Yes! Did that for 5 years...now in a closer school to us, plus to our quality of life![/quote]

We are considering Potomac vs GDS for HS.  What is the recommendation.  Seems like GDS is a little stronger for college placement (10-20 percent).  Add to that they have an extracurricular we like.  They have the same one at Potomac but GDS is better at it--which may be another plus in college recruiting.  Potomac is closer.  [/quote]

I don't have an opinion on either school, but I would not give college placement that much weight, compared to daily life in the next four years. Which school will be a better fit day in and day out? (Commute is part of this, but not the whole part). At which school did your child click better with the other kids, or enjoy classes more, or see herself?[/quote]

Why would you not consider college exmissions?  [/quote]

Because I'm not convinced (in these two cases) that the school will make any difference at all. I don't think a kid who got into GDS but chose Potomac will have different options than if he/she went to GDS, or vice versa. GDS is a little more selective, I think, which may be part of why their exmissions are a little better. But that doesn't mean it will make a difference for your kid.[/quote]

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