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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks — this is all very helpful. Regarding the test-in programs for TPMS and Blair, how does that work? It was my understanding that inbound kids generally have a greater chance of getting in, but any additional insights would be helpful.[/quote]

We have a child who has done the 3-5 and 6-8 magnets. Currently in middle school. You don’t actually do anything except not opt out, and feed them a good breakfast the morning before the tests happen (which are during school). We reminded our child to look over their tests and told them if they don’t know to guess, basic strategy, etc... I think Blair requires student engagement and an essay or something, but we’re not there yet and are unconcerned because once you do the middle school magnet you’re on an accelerated course track anyway. If your child tests in 96-99% in this pyramid you’re likely to be admitted.

For 3-5 the magnet is one whole class out of 8-9 classes.

For 6-8 the magnet is something like 20 kids selected from two elementary schools that feed to TPMS, so while kids from greater MCPS may have a .1 chance of getting in in bounds kids have more like a 1% chance (which, if you have a high performing child is actually
greater).

All that said, this year it’s a strange process due to COVID - no tests - so I have no idea. Who knows what’ll happen in the future. [/quote]

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