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[quote=Anonymous]Have two in the Blair SMACS who both applied and got into Wheaton Engineering. First off, listen to your kids' opinions when you visit the schools. For one of ours, we really liked Wheaton. If it were just me deciding, he would have gone to Wheaton instead of Blair - the child is much more of a project-based, hands on learner and I thought he'd get more support there. At Blair, he's definitely on the lower end of the magnet cohort in terms of grades. BUT, he has found his niche and really loves it. He made the decision based on the fact that he wanted both strong comp sci and math/physics. At Wheaton, he couldn't get both since they have the 7-period day. My other one actually almost chose Wheaton - he loved it more than Blair at the open house - it felt calmer and smaller. But he went into this thing knowing that he wants math as fast and furious as he can get it (he takes extra math classes on his own over the summer). He LOVES functions - even with the extra work. I think, ultimately, the math acceleration, peer group and many electives, along with his brother already being at Blair sealed the deal.

I know many families with children at Wheaton Engineering and they are all really happy with the program and the school. I don't think you can go wrong there. With the kids, I do think it has a bit of a reputation of being the school where the kids who didn't get into Blair Magnet go.

In terms of college stuff - we're not there yet. But I have no doubt that my older one will get into a good school - not a top school. He just doesn't have the academic drive (extra curriculurs and sleep are more important to him). I am certain that he will be fine and find a good college that works for him. But don't go into Blair with the idea that it is just a ticket to a top school. There are only a couple who will get into those top tier from each school. Also, if you have a child more like my older one, then know that there will be some "putting self down" stuff that you'll likely encounter. Mine has what I consider a great SAT score - but he thinks it's terrible b/c it's not what the other "magnets" have gotten. [/quote]

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