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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've read all the threads I could find on this topic but am still confused on the DCC process.  My kid is currently in the Eastern magnet and doesn't want to continue with the heavy reading/writing focus and would prefer to pivot to science, math, and computers.  DC also loves art, including digital art.

DC is interested in the VAC magnet at Einstein - maybe the arts focus there would be good even if DC doesn't get in? (Can't find any info on the "portfolio" requirements - maybe those will show up when DC expresses interest?)

In terms of science, math, computers, the SMACS program at Blair seems too intense.  But does it make sense to list Blair as #2 in the Choice process on the theory that Blair would have more advanced class options in those areas?

Can anyone comment on Engineering at Wheaton vs. MC2 at Northwood vs. CS Career IB at Rockville vs. IT at Wheaton?  There are just too many choices.  I know it's meant to make high school more interesting and relevant but I'm confused.

Does "Career IB" mean something different than IB generally?  Are the career programs at Wheaton more of (what we used to call) trade school?

Anyone with a kid who has a science/math/computer focus who is not in the Blair magnet with good suggestions?  My DC is a good student and tests well - but more like As and Bs rather than all As all the time.[/quote]

What is your kids' homeschool?

That would impact the question of what you put second.[/quote]

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