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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought the academies are pretty minimal compared to either magnet.[/quote]

I am not sure what you mean by minimal. But my kid went to TPMS Magnet and then only got waitlisted for Wheaton magnet, so he did the Wheaton engineering academy instead. It was great for him and as far as well could tell he took most of the same PLTW engineering, math and science courses the Magnet kids did. Still took BC Calc junior year (got a 5) and multivariable calculus his senior yet. Also took both AP English options and several AP social sciences (mix of 4s and 5s). 35 on ACT. He did not take the AP Comp Science the magnet takes, but he could have if he'd wanted to. I think he got an excellent engineering/STEM education at Wheaton.

The writing instruction was next to nonexistent, unfortunately, despite taking as high level English and Social Science classes as he could. I don't know if Blair has more writing.

I do think there is a big plus to staying in your home district if it's easier commuting wise. For us Wheaton and Blair are about the same commute so that was a non issue.[/quote]

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