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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you are referring to several people and conjuring up a "troll" because you don't like what we are saying. I was one who said Calc in 9th wouldn't really do anything, certainly not make a difference with Calc in 10th. I had one kid who did Calc in 10th and one who did it in 11th. Both in at Ivies. Another kid did AB in 11th and BC 12th, also in at Ivy. Another kid did not accelerate math, not sure what they ended with but probably not more than AB. Also in at Ivy. Rigor is important,  but it can be demonstrated in different ways, and you just can't make a measuring scale to these things and come up with rigid protocols.[/quote]

If you have that many kids in ivies, it’s not what math they took and when. I can guarantee that.

Legacy/donor status, or you come from a famous family.

These three things have way more bearing on acceptance than what classes you take. [/quote]

PP here. Your first statement was kind if my point. I don't think Calc in 9th adds anything. I do think that what math they took and when can help in relation to peers at school and help tell the "story" of their academic interests.

Your second statement couldn't be more offbase. No legacy, no big money (kids get FA), not famous (I wish). 2 kids are mine, and 3rd is friend, but same parameters -- no legacy, big money or fame. All public school kids.

Your third statement is accurate but relevant to only a small number. Most admits don't fall into these considerations. [/quote]

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