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[quote=Anonymous]Our child is headed for 7th Grade Algebra after getting nearly straight A's in the AAP 6th grade.  Scored 99th percentile in the IAAT, and above 550 on the SOL.

Our feeling is that the aptitude is there for STEM, and the interest may come later.  However, our child refuses to engage in any extracurricular activities which even remotely relate to STEM.  She excels at a variety of things outside of school (music, theater, dance, voice) but does not see herself doing Math Team or Science Fair.

She says she wants to go to TJ, and will likely have the grades, but she needs to be convinced either:

1. To do some STEM extracurriculars to help her achieve her goal of going to TJ; or
2. Plan to go the local high school.

There is no problem with the local high school, per se, other than the view of the elite schools' admissions offices (yes she also says she wants to study at the very top schools).  I think they always wonder, "why didn't she go to TJ if she's so smart?"

There's also the issue of admissions rates.  If TJ sends 3-5 kids every year to Princeton (several dozen overall to the Ivies), and the local high school gets one kid in every 2-3 years, doesn't it seem like the chances are better at TJ?

Looking for a highly qualified person to help us navigate these challenges, and provide the right advice for our child.

Thank you.[/quote]

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