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[quote=Anonymous]DC got invited to both magnet programs and is not sure which program would be a right fit for him. DC is a kid often says he doesn’t like STEM, and rather likes writing/reading. His most wanted school has been RMIB since the application process has started, but after the result is out, it seems like he is considering Blair too. He shared the reasons that he is hesitating to go for Blair with us. One of them is social problems: he is worried that many of TPMS kids are already a good friend group. Another reason is also kind of related to TPMS, as he has not been so interested in STEM, he has no experience with coding, robotics etc. and worries that there will be a huge gap for him to catch up comparing to those kids who have been doing that for a long time. DC is good at math, and academically good, so as parents, we think he would be ok for learning and studying STEM subjects, but not sure how he can thrive at Blair-say club activities etc. without any computer science or engineering experience. And we are worried that he might not have enough confidence for himself throughout the high school year which we told him he doesn’t have to…
The reason he is considering Blair is because few of his friends are going to Blair and recently starts to think engineering, physics are cool..
How do non STEM kids do at Blair? Would it be better for him to stick with the plan? If he goes to RMIB and for some reason really want engineering, is there a way that he can emphasize that? It seems to us these two schools are such two different programs as if there is no middle between those two.

Any experience with either non stem kid at blair or stem kid at RMIB, also humanity kids at RMIB would be appreciated. Thanks!!
Thanks! 
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