McLean HS Senior is Regeneron Finalist

[Anonymous]

That’s an amazing accomplishment! No one should be “equitying” this. Most kids, no matter how privileged, do not have the smarts and commitment to do this. But it’s no reflection on McLean HS, just on this kid.

[Anonymous]

^Precisely. The heartburn with these posts is that the OP's intent is usually to boost their school in an odd display of tribalism for their pyramid. This student has clearly excelled but the community of McLean doesn't deserve to take ownership for his accomplishments, which is what is typically implied.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s an amazing accomplishment! No one should be “equitying” this. Most kids, no matter how privileged, do not have the smarts and commitment to do this. But it’s no reflection on McLean HS, just on this kid.

Most kids don’t get the opportunity to do this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^Precisely. The heartburn with these posts is that the OP's intent is usually to boost their school in an odd display of tribalism for their pyramid. This student has clearly excelled but the community of McLean doesn't deserve to take ownership for his accomplishments, which is what is typically implied.

No one was taking ownership of the student’s accomplishments but it can still be a source of pride for the community, just like as with the Marshall HS skater. And the communities do often provide support in various ways.

[Anonymous]

The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

It’s private and costs a fortune of course. If my kid were hot housed as a toddler, in a private school with all the resources, private lessons galore, I’m sure he could also win the competitions. But alas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

So you’re saying the schools have something to do with it or just the odds were lower a Regeneron finalist would come from that school vs. McLean High?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

It’s private and costs a fortune of course. If my kid were hot housed as a toddler, in a private school with all the resources, private lessons galore, I’m sure he could also win the competitions. But alas.

This is like 40 kids in the entire country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That’s an amazing accomplishment! No one should be “equitying” this. Most kids, no matter how privileged, do not have the smarts and commitment to do this. But it’s no reflection on McLean HS, just on this kid.

I dunno. The Regeneron winner from McLean was also on the school’s “It’s Academic” team that won the DC region competition last year. Seems like he was getting good support and around talented peers.

[Anonymous]

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Eh. I am kind of in the middle on it. DH is an electrical engineer and I am a patent attorney with a degree in Mech E. My son has certainly not done as well as this McLean HS student, but he's always made a strong showing in terms of science fairs and engineering competitions. He's smart, and fairly motivated, but there is no way he would have accomplished what he did if he didn't have parents in science/technical fields to help him get on the right track in the beginning. It's a particular skill and approach that unfortunately, most schools don't do well enough.



What is it that you think McLean is doing that other schools aren't to support promising young scientists?

The point is not what McLean is doing or not doing. Lots of good schools, including TJ and Stuyvesant, do not have Regeneron Finalists.

The Class of 2024 at TJ is not very strong. This is same class that had 133 kids from the same prep company. Much more impressive Juniors at McLean and Langley.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

It’s private and costs a fortune of course. If my kid were hot housed as a toddler, in a private school with all the resources, private lessons galore, I’m sure he could also win the competitions. But alas.

This is like 40 kids in the entire country.

Who had access to resources 99% of 12th grades don’t.

[Anonymous]

That’s an amazing accomplishment! No one should be “equitying” this. Most kids, no matter how privileged, do not have the smarts and commitment to do this. But it’s no reflection on McLean HS, just on this kid.


I dunno. The Regeneron winner from McLean was also on the school’s “It’s Academic” team that won the DC region competition last year. Seems like he was getting good support and around talented peers.

Agreed. This young man is definitely talented, and at the same time, science competitions are definitely hard for kids from less privileged backgrounds to succeed in. Both things are true, and saying the latter does not take away from the young man.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

It’s private and costs a fortune of course. If my kid were hot housed as a toddler, in a private school with all the resources, private lessons galore, I’m sure he could also win the competitions. But alas.

This is like 40 kids in the entire country.

Who had access to resources 99% of 12th grades don’t.

Exactly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The article notes a student from the New School as well, I’m more impressed with that since the schools is so small.

It’s private and costs a fortune of course. If my kid were hot housed as a toddler, in a private school with all the resources, private lessons galore, I’m sure he could also win the competitions. But alas.

This is like 40 kids in the entire country.

Who had access to resources 99% of 12th grades don’t.

Exactly.

Elaborate. What resources were available to this young man not available to 99% of other 12th grade students? This project required first and foremost intellect.

[Anonymous]

Where r the Indians?