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Reply to "Congratulations to the 3 MCPS Seniors who are Intel/Regeneron finalists"
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[quote=Anonymous]I understand why Montgomery County is rethinking the criteria for selecting kids for the magnet program for the overall good of society. But as a parent of a SMACS graduate who was an InTel finalist, I often wonder if my DC would have been admitted to the magnet program under the current criteria given that we live in a W school district where he would have had a cohort and, therefore, might no longer be eligible. While he was always a bright kid, the experience of being at the magnet with like minded kids is what allowed him to reach this level at this age. Should less privileged kids be given these opportunities? Definitely. Will these formative experiences change the trajectory of my DC’s life long term? I really don’t know. It seems more likely to change the direction for a less privileged student. But selfishly, I am glad that these criteria were not in place at the time.[/quote]
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