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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD really enjoys math and is good at it. She takes outside math classes and her interest is really growing. My understanding is that Blair magnet is the best STEM program but it’s pretty hard to get into. What’s the next-best school option in terms of advanced math and strong math-loving peer group, ideally with plenty of girls in the mix?

Also, she’s not especially interested in science, so is that a problem as far as going to Blair, if she’s lucky enough to get in? She likes challenging classes generally and is a good student, but science isn’t particularly her thing. She prefers English classes to science classes, for instance. [/quote]

[b]Most of the classes offered at Blair especially those for 11th and 12th graders are available at most every MCPS HS.[/b] It turns out that any MCPS HS can field at least one or more high-performing cohorts for advanced math classes.[/quote]

Maybe in the course name only !

For example

Applied Statistics (Magnet)
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Magnet Analysis 1, AP Calculus BC, or teacher recommentation.
0.5 credit per semester

MCPS's other stats such as AP Stats
prerequisite Algebra 2

You can't equate MCPS's Calculus BC with Analysis at MBHS/PHS

Magnet 11/12 math electives are true college courses --- for example, Magnet Analysis II (aka Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations) can earn credit directly at UMD at College Park. 
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However, Blair offers AP Statistics too. Applied Statistics is a different class. Comparable subjects include ones like Linear Algebra or Discrete Math.[/quote]

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