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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, your kid is advanced in math!

Those in the know---does this type of math acceleration (and let's say the kid has great grades) help with elite school admissions?  Or is it pretty commonplace?  This is the equivalent of taking Algebra 1 in 5th grade.  [/quote]

In truth, with the exception of schools like MIT, this kid will be no more likely to get into an elite schools like Ivies than a student who does exceptionally well on a more traditional AP or IB path. This is a very exclusive track that the vast majority of students don’t even have access to, and those that do, are groomed and prepped from a very young age to be prepared for it.

I am not trying to discredit the accomplishments of the OP’s kid in any way. They are definitely very talented and advanced in math. I am just saying that this is not usually a thing that is even an option to kids who have the capability. [/quote]

Agreed DC’s math level offers no particular advantage in college admissions! No grooming or outside prep in this case - DC’s school is a bit progressive in that math level has little to do with grade level. Upon entering this school at a young age, DC took an initial placement test that led to a particular track, and simply has been on it ever since.[/quote]

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