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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The biggest thing is math placement. If you don’t get into an advanced track early on, you probably won’t be able to take AP calculus in high school, which is a problem if you want to major in STEM.

It also matters when it comes to extracurriculars like sports, music, or STEM competitions. It’s extremely hard to do well in those activities if you don’t start early well before high school[/quote]

The top kids will be placed in top math without any intervention from parents. The top 2 tracks which account for 30% of the graduating class in the public magnet school lead to BC calc in 11th or 12th, the top regional private school has the same, also about 30% of the graduating class ends with BC or MVC. Another large group gets to AB calc by senior year. T30 and higher is a regular outcome from any of these groups provided the rest of the rigor and grades line up. So what if some parents make their kids get Kumon to try to get in to the top math group? Those borderline kids usually do not excel compared to the true top ones, and suffer burnout. Best to love the kid you have and accept the math placement they naturally have, try to nurture any real interests outside of class (not parental), and let the chips fall where they may. That is the path to a top school, even ivies, if your kid is really on that level. Besides, there are many great schools outside of T30. [/quote]

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