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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child is not math-minded and will not be pursuing a major in a STEM field.  She had PreAlg in 8th, Alg. 1 in 9th, Geom Honors in 10th, Alg 2 in 11th, PreCalc in 12th.  Excellent grades but only slightly above average math scores on standardized tests.  I guess they were offset by great scores in other areas because she was accepted at her top 2 choices of UMD and Villanova.  Maybe not the big name schools others wanted but neither she nor we were looking for a big name to brag about and think these were good options for her. [b] Play to your child's strengths[/b].[/quote]

When I think of our children and their futures, I always remember the John Lennon quote about school and what he wanted to be when he grew up.  He said 'happy' and he was told he didn't understand the question.  He responded that the questioner didn't understand life.

My DH and I want our children to be happy.  STEM and happiness are neither causal nor exclusionary but in the best case scenario, STEM should be a good fit for the child.  Sounds like you and your DS want the best fit for your child.  That is good parenting.  Way to go in supporting your daughter in making the right choice for her!

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