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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, I have a child at EHS.  My child was also admitted to the CAP and RM IB programs but ended up at EHS because of her friends being there.  That may sound like a lame reason for choosing a school, but maintaining friendships and a sense of community are also important.

Academically, the curriculum is differentiated in grades 9 & 10 by class choice- kids in the pre-IB "program" usually take AP US but others do not; kids who intend to go into IB should be taking Algebra 2, language 2 or 3 level, etc.  Of course, any child can take any class, but the IB kids tend to choose/are put into the courses designated for pre-IB.

Saying which school seems strongest is obviously an opinion, and mine is only based on my experiences visiting schools and talking with LOTS of people.  It's just my opinion.

I think the CAP program does compare well with EHS's IB program.  If anything, it might create a more tight-knit community for the kids.  However, I also know that many kids find the last-year project thing onerous and they're not sure why they should do it since few colleges will really recognize what it means, whereas most colleges will recognize what it means to have an IB diploma.

When it comes down to it, the best school for your child really depends on your child's aptitude AND social needs.  Not everyone who can get into Harvard will be happy at Harvard.  Good luck![/quote]

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