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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I have two in college now and another going into 10th grade in a competitive MoCo high school. My advice is try to strike a middle-ground position. It's a fact that college admissions have become more competitive and higher stakes. It's also a fact that some parents overdo it and cause undue pressure on their children about this. You know your child best and have the best understanding of how much pressure she's ready for and can handle. Don't use other families in the DC area as your yardstick. Do what works for you and your child. Talk to your DD and get a sense of how much she cares about college stuff now. Encourage her interests and point of how colleges may view her, but also encourage learning and exploration for its own sake. By the time your DD is in 10th or 11th grade they'll likely be putting pressure on themselves and you'll be wanting to moderate that. [/quote]
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