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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our kid didn't prep and got into both humanities and math/science programs.  At a CES school function we were asked flat out by another parent which programs we were using to prep for the MS magnets.  Not if, but which ones.  Their child didn't get into either program.
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Yup. Happens.  Sometimes it is because of "quotas" that MCPS uses. Sometimes there are better candidates than the kid in CES.  Sometimes other students had made greater strides on 4th and 5th, than the kid who was in the program and are more competitive.

Getting into a magnet program does not automatically mean that you are in the pipeline. Most people know that.  The most important thing is that your student is an avid reader throughout their school life and read both fiction and non-fiction.  They should be studying Math from a textbook and a proper curriculum, they should have a strong Math foundation (use Khan Academy) and they should be exposed to knowledge and opportunities outside of the classroom.

I am always impressed by how motivated and focussed high achieving students are in not only studies but also their extra-curricular activities. These students tend to do well in many things apart from studies. These students  develop great work ethic and time management skills.  [/quote]

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