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[quote=Anonymous]I don't have any knowledge of the impact of AIME qualification in admissions.  However, I would say that, based on what I have learned about modern admissions, it can be a bit easy to be in a bubble of sorts and not fully realize the breadth of not only the talent of many students, but also the myriad avenues of competitions to validate those talents.

AIME, International Linguistics, The various Olympiads, Science Fairs, National Latin Exam, Eagle Scout, Scholastic Writing, Young Arts, FIRST Robotics, etc.

Winners of these and more are applying to the same schools.  Is AIME qualification 'worth' more than others?  I have no idea, but my guess is not really.  It has value, I would think, in further demonstration academic aptitude (and perhaps interest in Math), but your daughter already shows that in GPA and SAT.  I would think her leadership experience will carry more weight for her as conveyed in her essays.

As for REA/ED, I would go for the school of greatest interest to her.  If picking from a couple of equal appeal, shoot for the one with best fit which should lead to the one with greatest odds for admission[/quote]

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