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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are no “average” kids in the program, but I’d consider my kid to be average among those in the program. He thinks he falls somewhere close to the mid point in relation to classmates (toward the top of the lower half). Didn’t take functions.

He’s introverted and there isn’t a lot of time or energy for socializing or hobbies outside of class with a long day and then homework. Homework and classes are very challenging but time consuming. Other kids manage sports or are very involved in several clubs (my kid stays after school for a club once or twice a week and doesn’t do a sport and gave up his instrument).

He has all As so far (sophomore year). Some of his friends have definitely had Bs (mostly in non magnet classes) but it seems all As is very common. The superstar kids are winning national and international competitions so all As isn’t a huge achievement.

Overall it’s a great place to be if your kid can cope with the work. Success requires a lot of motivation and organization as much as or more than academic brilliance.[/quote]

That’s the issue concerning me.  I know my kids will probably be getting mostly As, but I don’t think they will win any national and international competitions. Will they still be good fit for this school without feeling inferior to others? They won’t be superstars but rather average magnet students. [/quote]

That's a personality question. If your kid can can't handle not being #1, think about what that means for choosing  a college, or working at a career. [/quote]

It’s not being #1.  It’s being in the middle or even bottom of  the class. There are 10+ or 20+ kids in every Blair SMAC class who win different types of national competitions. [/quote]

You hope that what drives your child to the magnet is an inherent interest in STEM, research and problem solving. *Not* winning a competition or getting into a particular college. [/quote]

Of course, but still need to understand how that could impact self-esteem of a teenager.  Multiple factors need to be considered before this decision. Mental health shouldn’t be taken lightly. [/quote]

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