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What makes you certain that they couldn't do it without MCPS magnet programs?  You don't think they could have achieved the scholarships at UMD if they went to a non-magnet high school?  I'm not being snarky -- it's a great thing they've accomplished.  I just don't understand why they needed a magnet program to do it.[/quote]

I don't understand why they needed any school at all to do it! It's not like there's no such thing as homeschooling and self-study.

But maybe they benefited from the magnet...?[/quote]

Not sure why you're upset by this question and feel the need to be sarcastic.  But I'll try asking it a different way:  what do you think the magnet gave them that enabled them to accomplish this that they would not have found at another MCPS high school?  I'm not doubting that the magnet is great, nor do I have any anti-magnet agenda.  I'm asking because my kids aren't yet at high school age and we are zoned for BCC.  I would think that if my kids are motivated and capable, they can take the IB or AP classes offered and achieve the same thing.  If I'm wrong about that, I'd like to learn what I'm missing.  Is it a peer group difference?  Course offerings that aren't available at other high schools?  [/quote]

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