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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC Got in!  Map M- 289 fall and Map R- 245
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Got into what program(s)?[/quote]

It’s sad how Blair focuses exclusively on MAP M.  My kid had a 270 MAP M and 262 MAP R and didn’t get in to Blair SMCS despite being a more well-rounded student presumably than the kid above…[/quote]

It's a very narrow set of criteria.  No COGAT, and with most kids who apply for Blair SMCS getting As in STEM class, MAP M is the only thing they review that shows a big range.  They don't look at MAP-R at all for the STEM programs.  Similarly, they don't look at MAP-M at all for the IB programs.

It's a flawed set of criteria IMHO, but I don't work for MCPS>[/quote]

My kid had a 269 MAP-M with all As and I figured they had no chance of getting into SMCS, and it turns out I was correct.  Unfortunately, the cut-off is pretty high.

Also, just a reminder that in addition to MAP scores and grades, there's also the essay and list of activities/interests, along with consideration of special programs (e.g., IEP, 504, etc.).  While I don't know how much weight is placed on those, they do allow for some differentiation beyond just MAP-M.[/quote]

PP again, just noting that while admission is school-blind and (allegedly) race-blind, it's not gender-blind. I don't have anything beyond speculation but that could also factor into selection.[/quote]

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