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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Long story short, DD and I spoke and she said she'd be willing to apply now and worry later -- if she happens to get in.

I didn't mention two things:
1. This is only our second year in MCPS, so she is not eager to start over socially all over again
2. She is "2e" (I kind of hate that jargon,) but she is "gifted" and also has ADHD and some other learning issues. So she is the type to earn A's in challenging classes and struggle in the "easy" ones. (Those of you who spend time on the Special Ed board know what I'm talking about.)

FWIW, I don't think she's worried about [i]getting[/i] in, I think she's preoccupied with [i]*fitting in*[/i], which strikes me as developmentally appropriate but just possibly shortsighted. She doesn't want to be "nerdy," different, or exceptional in any way if at all possible. I'm sure some of your kids are like this...?  She wants to be just like everyone else -- and at the same time, she's trying to figure out who she is.

Anyway, thanks to those that provided some insight and shared your experience. Lots of possible good paths forward. Thanks![/quote]

Glad that she is willing to apply! Couple of points:

1. If she has not struggled so far in MCPS MS (in MCPS - generally speaking - academically advanced students are less likely to have their needs met in ES/MS compared to HS), she should be fine in home HS if she ends up going there.

2. Have her look into RMIB magnet - may be she will be more open to that because it might seem less "nerdy" to her :)
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Forgot to add:

3. Ignore the posts on MAP scores; I am sure there are students in TPMS with scores of 300+. But definitely there are others who are not in that same league. DC went through TPMS magnet and did very well without a 300+ score in MAP and then got into Blair. It is not just the MAP score that determines admission. It is just one of many factors.[/quote]

+1 Some PPs don't know what they are talking about. A 279 is a very high MAP score for 8th and it would make her a very competitive candidate for Blair.[/quote]

Sure, If it makes you feel better, just trying to provide factual first hand info 
279 is good, but not very competitive for Blair 
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