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[quote=Anonymous]When looking at schools, the following are essentially academically equivalent:  
Langley, McLean, Madison, Marshall, Woodson, Oakton...
Maybe 1/2 tier down:
Chantilly, Westfields, and a few others.
Not so good:
Herndon, Falls Church, Lee, Justice, (and a few others)

Select the school based on 1) commute that you can afford, and 2) extracurriculars.  Every school has areas where they excel in.  Theater?  Band?  Sports (Boys/Girls)?  Academic Clubs?  Political clubs?

Even with that and individual can find ones niche.

We we looked, 20 years ago, I could not afford a SFH in Mclean/Langley.  Marshall was not good back then (it is much better now).  Chantilly and Westfields were too long of a commute.  We ended up in Vienna, where we could afford a decent house, good schools, and a reasonable commute (20-30 min to Ballston, 15 min to Reston).

Our experience with the Vienna schools have been fantastic.  DD is now a senior.  She has been challenged, and has done well.  She will be going to a perfect  (for her) college next year (W & M).  Through the band program, she has developed a lot of humility and confidence.  Plus, she has a lot of pride in what the band accomplished.  (and now I get the comment it is not all about band).  DD has some SN's, and the school has worked with her.  She loves most of her teachers.

Her only regret is this is a sucky year to be a senior....with so much being canceled.  [/quote]

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