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[quote=Anonymous]We sent my kids to a Jesuit HS, precisely so they would come out very well-rounded and learn how 'to think', 'to question', etc.

They both scored 36 Reading and 36 English on the first sit of the ACT with little prep to which I fully credit the HS. They are also very strong in math and science, history and the arts. Education that is aimed to develop a versatile person skilled in arts, science, literature, languages, couple with the physical-body, mind, soul was important to us.

The mind is trained in right and left brain. We seem to be pivoting to left brain is the best and only part we should concentrate on. I think you miss out on so much in life with that narrow focus.

I was in STEM and my history requirement in undergrad was filled with "History of Science". I had the very minimal first year English requirement (and I loved creative writing and English), a psych/sociology course and the rest were all science--100%.  There just wasn't time to take courses in other areas with long labs and core requirements in my major.  I do feel like I missed out and I feel like my kids have such a broader base knowledge which can be seen when playing Jeopardy:).  Ethics, world religions, philosophy, art history, etc.- even with one now in STEM.
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