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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MCPS HS counselor here, but I'm not familiar with the CAP classes and requirements.

This plan is pretty rigorous, especially in STEM. Not sure what Honors Precalc is like at Blair, but it's extremely challenging at my school. If your kid is not a grinder and/or just doesn't love math, I'd consider this: Precalc (honors or on-level, depending on what the pacing is like at Blair)--&gt;Calc with Applications OR Honors Stat (both are weighted)--&gt;AP Stat.

Many colleges prefer calculus based math over statistics, but since you're not aiming for top 20 and because your child is already at a relatively advanced math level, I don't think AP Calc is necessary. If your child might be a STEM or business major, I'd encourage them to at least take one calculus class. If not, statistics may end up being much more helpful in college. Statistics will also be relevant in your child's seminar, research, and psych classes.

For science, Honors Physics is not the only option for your child's third remaining NGSS graduation requirement. AP Environmental Science, AP Chem, AP Bio, and AP Physics all will fulfill the last requirement. If your kid is excited or curious about Hon Physics, cool! If they are planning to take APES or AP Chem in 12th grade anyway, they might want to consider other science electives.

Taking a language all four years of HS is a fantastic choice! We're hearing more and more from colleges that this makes applicants more competitive.

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NP here. Thanks for the perspective. On the foreign language recommendation, what is preferable for college, maxing out at AP foreign language (even if it’s in 10th grade) or taking the same language for for years straight? [/quote]

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