RMIB Magnet

[Anonymous]

When did they stop administering a test to determine magnet admissions?/

[Anonymous]

During Covid. They use MAP scores now, which is a reasonable proxy.

[Anonymous]

MAP does not approach the level of rigor that RMIB offers. It's not a good proxy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MAP does not approach the level of rigor that RMIB offers. It's not a good proxy.

Oh? Do you have evidence that the kids selected through the current system couldn’t handle the “rigor”? Have they been quitting in large numbers for example?

My kid got into RMIB through MAP, he picked the Blair magnet though (same selection process) and it’s definitely the right place for him, though very hard work.

[Anonymous]

How does RMIB compare to Whitman

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How does RMIB compare to Whitman

Whitman doesn't have IB. Do you think Whitman has some special sauce that makes their curriculum better than other MCPS HS?

[Anonymous]

Did they *ever* use an IQ-type test like the Cogat for high school magnet admissions?

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MAP does not approach the level of rigor that RMIB offers. It's not a good proxy.

But what is really the difference between RMIB magnet and local students just going through MYP and then selecting IB for 11th and 12th grades?

[Anonymous]

RMIB use MAP-R score, do not use MAP-M score

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:RMIB use MAP-R score, do not use MAP-M score

They use both. The IB program is humanities and STEM, not just humanities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:RMIB use MAP-R score, do not use MAP-M score

They use both. The IB program is humanities and STEM, not just humanities.

They used to use both. But with the current process, the selection committee is only given MAP-R data. (and FWIW, the SMCS committees at Blair and Poolesville only get MAP-M).

[Anonymous]

My kid was class of 2024 and that class was the last to use the cogat (full cogat not the mini test they used for the little kids) along with MAP scores, grades, application essays and recommendations. It was a massive application. The test was December 8, 2019—still on my calendar!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MAP does not approach the level of rigor that RMIB offers. It's not a good proxy.

But what is really the difference between RMIB magnet and local students just going through MYP and then selecting IB for 11th and 12th grades?

RMIB students take RMS magnet designated classes starting from 9th grade. These are only for RMIB magnet students.

RMS English 9 for example is a tough class, and prepares the student for 11th and 12th grade full IBDP. If you go into IBDP starting in 11th grade, it's harder to get used to the level of rigor.

MYP is nothing. Really, nothing.

-signed parent of both RMIB and non RMIB student

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MAP does not approach the level of rigor that RMIB offers. It's not a good proxy.

But what is really the difference between RMIB magnet and local students just going through MYP and then selecting IB for 11th and 12th grades?

RMIB students take RMS magnet designated classes starting from 9th grade. These are only for RMIB magnet students.

RMS English 9 for example is a tough class, and prepares the student for 11th and 12th grade full IBDP. If you go into IBDP starting in 11th grade, it's harder to get used to the level of rigor.

MYP is nothing. Really, nothing.

-signed parent of both RMIB and non RMIB student

+1 With the "Honors for All" model, there is really no differentiation in English and Science for 9th and 10th grades outside the magnet. So a kid who just does MYP is in classes with kids who learned English last year, and kids who are taking "Honors" Biology senior year to squeak by and graduate. RMIB students are in cohorted pre-IB classes so they get the benefit of motivated peers and a better curriculum.