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[quote=Anonymous]Another consideration is the non-magnet experience at each school. I definitely have the sense that there is less of a distinction between magnet vs. non-magnet at Wheaton compared to Blair. The non-magnet STEM experience at Wheaton may be better in terms of both social and academic outcomes. I say this as a parent of a CAP student at Blair. There are certain clubs at Blair that are perceived to be "ruled by" magnet students and other students feel less comfortable there. Blair SMCS also has a lot of opportunities only available to their own students including some classes and internship support, etc. Blair has a very high number of very high achieving students, including 100 magnet, about 75-100 CAP, and several general education students. The non CAP/magnet students are at somewhat of a disadvantage because they are forced to take at least a couple more non-weighted classes. This means that the top weighted GPA will be lower if you are not in one of these programs.  College admissions for Blair students interested in STEM but not in SMCS have to be much more challenging - this is what they are up against: https://old.mbhs.edu/departments/magnet/ParentResources/MagnetProfile.pdf [/quote]

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