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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wait, you're still subject to the lottery?  It's not a done deal?  [b]RENT[/b] for now and only buy once your kid for sure has a spot. I mean, what is your backup plan if kiddo doesn't make the cut?  Arlington might not look as bad in that case. [/quote]
+1.  Even if elementary is covered, I'm concerned about the middle and high schools that the suggested homes are zoned to.  They are rated 1 and 2!  I'm not one to get all hung up on ratings, but when a school is rated as low as it can possibly go, that gives me cause for concern.  [b]Those 5 years of elementary are going to fly by, will OP be able to sell and move again in five years[/b]?  Or would it not be better to rent for now?[/quote]

My guess is not, unless she gets insane raises in the next 5 years.

My guess is that the neighborhoods with the better high schools will be even more expensive 5 years from now. If you can't afford them now, you sure as hell won't be able to afford them 5 years from now.

She could bet on the schools improving over time..

Dumb question - [b]is there such a thing as a charter high school in DC[/b]?[/quote]

Yes it is a dumb question. There are several Charter high schools in dc. Check out this site.  http://www.myschooldc.org/
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Wow, there are so many charter schools on there that you never read anything about on here. On these boards, it seems like there are about 5 charter schools people want to get into. There are so many that have never been mentioned. Are there charter schools that middle class people find acceptable and a different set of charter schools for the poors? [/quote]

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