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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The biggest thing is math placement. If you don’t get into an advanced track early on, you probably won’t be able to take AP calculus in high school, which is a problem if you want to major in STEM.

It also matters when it comes to extracurriculars like sports, music, or STEM competitions. It’s extremely hard to do well in those activities if you don’t start early well before high school[/quote]

I guess but if you don't qualify for the advanced math track, then you don't qualify for it for a reason. Probably that you're not good at math. So maybe STEM isn't for you. [/quote]
This is why it’s so bad for kids to attend so-called high-performing public schools, and why rich people send their kids private instead. At a lower-performing public or a private school, a kid can grow up as late as age 14 or 15, decide he’s interested in STEM, and go on to major in it. In FCPS, if your mom doesn’t push you into the hyper-accelerated track by age 10, it’s all over for you.[/quote]

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