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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Umm OP I think the general consensus of this thread is that your comments did nothing to show the quality of the magnet has not been watered down. [/quote]

This.

Was thinking the same.  But people see what they want to be true.[/quote]

On the contrary, with universal screening, magnet admissions are now more competitive than ever.[/quote]

I don’t really think that is true.

I have a 5th grader in a CES.  Talking to many parents, and a majority have decided to stick with their home MS.

Makes it seem that the Magnet will actually become less competitive.  My kid is taking the test, but we will not waste the time and energy to travel down to Takona Park if she gets on.  Especially because MCPS has made it clear that TPMS is not meant to draw the highest performing kids.  What’s the point?[/quote]

Are all those parents sticking with their home MS also having their child take the test?  Hmmm.[/quote]

Every year there are a few parents who hope to convince others to not compete in order to improve their kid's chances.[/quote]

I'm the PP who posted about my kid's CES classmates not planning to attend TPMS.  Believe me or not, I'm not trying to convince anyone NOT to take the test.  My kid is definitely taking the test (as I said), and I'd be pretty sure that most CES kids will take it, since it's good practice for that type of test.  I have not ulterior motives.

We've just been discussing this at my house, and amongst DC's friends/parents who are also at the CES since the test is being given in a few weeks.  And, because the system has been changing over the last two years.

I'm sure some/many parents will still try for TPMS.  But, there are definitely a good number who feel that TPMS/Eastern are not looking for the best performing students, so the draw to attend is less.[/quote]

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