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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]On a different note: 
Blair SMCS (30 min drive) vs RMIB(15 min drive); 
DD is STEM inclined; looking at safety, diversity, transport, rigor, etc. Which one is better??[/quote]

STEM inclined or Math inclined? There is a difference.[/quote]

I think either way, Blair has more advanced math, science and computer science classes than RM.[/quote]
RM offers the same high level math courses (same content, might be packaged differently) as Blair. The science is just as rigorous, and in my opinion better from the standpoint that the two year IB courses have actual breadth and depth of content. Blair has a larger variety of science electives and more topics to sample, but that doesn’t mean more advanced. Blair is definitely better for computer science. RM has a ridiculous amount of clubs and is very competitive in the major competition clubs, including science ones. Both Blair and RM are great programs for math and science- just different emphases and styles.

To the PP, I think the commute is the most important factor for your kid. Pick the shortest one (15 min to RM). And yes if the commute was shorter to Blair I would say Blair. You are talking 30 min extra a day, 2.5 hours per week, to study or be involved in activities. It’s easier to get to school for sports or plays or dances. You are likely closer to more friends. And Rockville Town Center is a great gathering place at lunch, weekends, or library to work together after school.

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Don't listen to this poster who is completely ignorant about the differences in the two programs. I have no idea why someone would want to take the so much time to write stuff that's easily verifiable as false.
The Blair science electives are more advanced and there are more of them and it's the same for math. I have had kids at both and the RMIB one went through the higher level and while they do have their own version of multivariable calc they did not have advanced geometry, discrete math, logic, and all the other things Blair offers. [/quote]

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