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[quote=Anonymous]OP glad to hear dd is willing to apply. Here is what I have observed at Blair
A tight knit group of students that don’t compete with each other but instead support each other
A teaching staff that does expect academic excellence but does not stress grades or test scores 
A teaching staff (and this is especially true of the 9th grade team) that prioritizes emotional health over all else. The teachers are wonderfully supportive and have your child’s wellbeing in mind at all times
The academic program is wonderful and their Math program (curriculum and teachers) are incredible. DS is not a Math kid but he has loved every Math teacher he’s had
A rigorous, stimulating and FUN learning environment 
1/3 of Magnet kids are varsity athletes 
Lots of Magnet kids on the school newspaper, in the drama club and in band/orchestra 
Nearly every child I know has at least a couple of serious extracurricular activities. Very manageable and an important way to socialize. 
They should have the time for school, social life and extracurricular activities. The toughest periods are first semester of 9th grade and 11th grade
Kids date 
These kids are highly social. I can’t stress this enough 
There are all kinds of children in the program including a few fashion plates. 
If your child is accepted she will be contacted by a current female magnet student. Encourage her to ask lots of questions. She will also get an opportunity to shadow a student if she is accepted. 
Unlike middle school, parents are not heavily involved in the school so you and your child are unlikely to run into any of the less than kind posters who have responded to your questions 
Good luck to your dd
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