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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don’t know about the probability, but it’s a good fit for language oriented kids that don’t mind a ton of reading, research, and writing, so your DD should do well there. An IB diploma is A LOT 
of work though, so hopefully your DD has good work ethic and executive functioning skills as well. [/quote]

She's certainly capable when she's motivated (e.g. skipping foreign language) but [b]her time management is absolutely horrid.[/b]
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No, no, no. Seriously no. Executive function skills are imperative to succeed in the program, at least equally as important as academic ability in grades 11-12.[/quote]

This is so true and why it’s a shame that MCPS doesn’t focus on this more in middle school and early HS. Those advisory periods could be used to build exec function skills; they are such a waste now. [/quote]
+1  Those kids are whip smart, however, if they don't have good time management skills, that's when they start to suffer.

My DC has great time management skills.  DC said RMIB was not difficult. Remember, those kids are super smart.  However, DC said a lot of kids have really bad study habits and don't know how to buckle down and focus.  Too many distractions. Not to mention that many have several activities they are involved in, and some have a long bus ride.

All of that means you need to have really good time management skills to do well in the program, have a life outside of school and do activities.[/quote]

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