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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I find it weird how there never seems to be any real information about where Blair SMCS kids go to college, while most of the other schools have instagram pages and RMIB even has a document I’ve seen on previous threads that summarizes admits. Why is Blair SMCS so closed up about it? I know many of the kids go to UM but really would be good to know. It’s a really strong cohort of kids and some realistic expectation setting would be helpful, considering how much kids can’t help but compare themselves to their peers. [/quote]

There’s a lot of burnout. Kids are admitted, but decide to attend a less rigorous school in the end. A friend’s daughter was admitted to Chicago and ended up elsewhere. She had a lot of anxiety and unnecessary shame over it. [/quote]

Do you have direct experience with Blair magnet? This doesn't sound like Blair in general.  Because,  while it is rigorous and kids get a but fried (mine included), I haven't seen anyone choosing a "less rigorous " school.  I will say that mine targeted schools known for a more collaborative atmosphere (there are definitely some "mag bros" at Blair),  but no less rigorous (at T10). Many Blair kids go to UMDCP because it is a great school,  and they can afford it (and some get big scholarshipslik BK). Others get NM full ride to BU or similar opportunity.  We were able to shoot for top privates (targeted these for breadth/flexibility of studies) because we qualified for financial aid. It's not all about status, and these kids have a great foundation to thrive at many colleges.[/quote]

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