Holy Potomac, Batman!
We're moving to DC!Least I think we are...
Any good ideas on which school I should "visit" next year? Please direct any knowledgeable friends, relatives, or random strangers this way!
Thanks
Update: If anyone has any good info to share on where to live and where the good elementary/middle schools are, I would really appreciate it! Restaurant recommendations are also always appreciated - and that goes for anytime , not just when I'm moving.
I think all of the schools in DC are good, though—and the three Georges (GULC, GW, GMU) are very well regarded.
As far as neighborhoods, it all depends on what you're looking for since the DC area has a bit of everything. About the schools, I'm not so sure. The public schools seem universally derided so private schools are all the rage among the upwardly mobile set. I'd probably say you should live in MD or VA unless for some reason you really need to be inside DC. Cost of living can definitely be cheaper in the 'burbs and the schools are supposedly better. I've enjoyed being inside DC myself and can recommend Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan areas as very nice. The latter is cheaper, and for similar quality of life but generally cheaper still, you can also look into the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. If this all seems vague, that's because it is. I'm no expert. Oh, I also lived for a while in Silver Spring, MD, and really liked it except I hated the commute to get downtown to GW. Speaking of which, if you're planning to transfer schools, I'd say try for Georgetown, no question. It's ranked higher for good reasons. But all the schools here are good from what I've heard; each has its own strengths and weaknesses. If you have more specific ideas of what you're looking for I'm sure I or someone else could offer more specific recommendations.
Regardless, definitely look me up when you get to town. If you're here this summer w/our favorite super hero (E. Spatula), we must definitely all drink a toast to the demise of 2L. Oh how I long for the demise of 2L....
I'm not sure how prestigious of a law school you're looking for, but if you can establish residency in Virginia and get into George Mason, paying "cheap" in-state tuition at the 40-ish ranked school is a pretty sweet deal.
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