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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our son is 6th grade right now. We live in MoCo and he has a very good academic record including admissions offered in magnet for both 4th & 6th. However, as local schools here are good with advanced courses, we didn't accept the magnets. He seems to be interested in math/sci a lot right now but we are open to anything that interests him in the future.

We haven't studied in US schools so this entire prep process for college is new for us. Looking for pointers from DCUM community as to what should he be focusing on apart from maintaining a good academic record for increasing his chances for admission into a good school after his graduation.

He probably will do some AP courses by his high school graduation and will do more than the required SSL hours too. What else? Thanks![/quote]

I think that it’s really important that you at least expose your son to basketball, football, baseball, soccer, tennis, some golf and, if possible sailing.

If he hates that stuff, that’s life. I hated that stuff myself. Don’t force your son to be something he’s not. But the reality is that good, pretty bright, well-organized kids who can at least enjoy watching a football game and enjoy playing a round of golf tend do better in the long run than kids who have spectacular SAT scores and no ability to hang out with the guys.

If you can’t afford that kind of thing or find free programs, just do what you can. But, if I had to choose between paying for a tennis lesson and academic tutoring for a kid who’s turning his homework in and at least getting B+’s, and who enjoys tennis, I’d pay for the tennis lesson.

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This type of advice is rarely given here, but should be more often. And it honestly depends on how you personally define success in life.

So many parents are just focused on where their kid goes to college as a short term market of success. And yet are not focused long-term on what your goals in life are for that child.

Career, success, containing increasing earning power, happiness, finding a lifelong partner/vibrant circle of friends etc.

The truth is, kids often model their own friendships and interests after their parents. So it might be disingenuous for you to push your kids into hobbies or interests that you yourself do not have.

Social sports and activities will always serve your children well… In work, friendships, and life.

When I am recruiting, all else being close to equal,  I do often pick the most social and gregarious people because they are generally easier to be around /have a casual conversation with. Especially people who are interesting and have a wide variety of interests…
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