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I took Algebra I as a freshmen, Algebra II (no trig) as a sophomore, and Geometry as a Junior. No math Senior year. I did not go to an Ivy or a near Ivy. I went to a small, liberal arts private school. I ended up going straight into a top 20 Graduate School program in my field, earned my PhD and have a very successful career.

The advice I have given all of my nieces and nephews, apply to the schools that you think are going to be a good fit for you and don't worry if they are a prestige school or not. Yes, the networking at the Ivies and other prestige schools can be useful but if you are good at networking at those schools you will probably be good at using whatever schools network you attend. And you will probably do a good job of developing a professional network.

There is no need to be hung up on going to one of the TOP UNIVERSITIES.

https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2016/demo/p20-578.pdf

About 33% of the adult population has earned a Bachelors Degree. If your child earns a degree from an accredited University they should be in a good place to land a good job.

And they are probably not excluded from STEM careers. They might need to take some extra classes at the beginning of their university career and then apply to the STEM programs for admittance.

Essentially, your child will be fine. [/quote]

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