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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am just wondering, hypothetically.. if a kid applied to both school and is brilliant
enough to be accepted to both.. how do you decide which of the two to choose
between Takoma and Eastern? Clearly there is a gigantic difference between those
and one can't have both so how did or do you decide and why?

Just curious what is your check list. [/quote]

I have a 7th grader who got into both, & my 5th grader just got into both (phew). When 7th grader got in, we went to both info nights and then made "dates" w/ kids we knew at each program, took them out for hot chocolate & got more details. Some things that became important in my daughter's decision making were: block schedule vs regular (affects general schedule & # of electives), relative weaknesses of non magnet classes (& how we could augment), general school climate, types of projects they were doing, etc. It was helpful to consider the school's info and a kid's (& parent's) perspective who has been through it. My 5th grader will do the same -- go to the info nights and take older friends (& hopefully her sister!) out for a hot chocolate info date!

Both programs are great. For us, it was important to see what resonates with the kids. I was surprised my 7th grader chose Takoma over Eastern, since she is all about writing, reading & theatre. But, her rational was that she could continue to do that independently, and she really wanted to explore computer science and science, since she hadn't had as much experience in those areas. She figured middle school was a good time to find out more. I agreed!

Best of luck with a happy problem. Also, hope waitlisted people will take heart. Spaces will open up![/quote]

Were your kids coming from Pine Crest/Oak View?[/quote]

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