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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Based on the comments about the extreme cut throat atmosphere, gang members (?) and other problems, I'm now thinking twice about the magnet program.  I didn't know there are students with mild autism in the program; a PP said upwards of 30%.  That doesn't sound right, but is it true?  [b]With all these issues, why should students attend the program at Blair?[/b][/quote]

I don't know what you mean by "issues."  Cut-throat atmosphere?  Not sure about that, but competitive for sure.  That's what happens in magnets populated by self-selected high-achievers.  Same with workplaces.

Gang members - don't know what you are talking about.

Mild autism - I think you mean Asperger's.  Yes, probably a fair number of Aspies since they tend to have very high intelligence.  30% seems like an exaggeration though.  Either way - how/why is that an issue for you?

With all these "issue" (such as they are), students attend the program because it is excellent, challenges them, and takes them where they want to go.[/quote]

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