Anonymous
Post 02/01/2026 15:27     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals


They absolutely do look at MAP-M. RMIB is both math/science and humanities. They look at both


And do you think SMCS kids only take STEM classes and are exempt from any state requirements to study English, social studies and foreign language? They do all those subjects too, yet SMCS only looks at MAP-M. No one ever said that MCPS selection processes for these programs were particularly robust.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2026 15:26     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals


They absolutely do look at MAP-M. RMIB is both math/science and humanities. They look at both


Where does it say that in the guidelines? For years on this board, I’ve seen people say they only look at MAP-R.
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2026 14:51     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals


They absolutely do look at MAP-M. RMIB is both math/science and humanities. They look at both
Anonymous
Post 02/01/2026 13:27     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals


But IB is not just humanities based programs. It’s more well rounded.


Of course it is. But that was not the question. It was whether RMIB looks at MAP-R only or MAP-R and MAP-M for admission. If someone has actual information on this, beyond mere speculation, that would be helpful.



I thought I read somewhere that STEM magnets look only at MAP-M and RMIB looks only at MAP-R. To me that’s stupid, but that’s the way CES works too (kids chosen based on a single MAP-R test date), so it is what it is.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 10:00     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
I know a few kids with mid 240s MAP-R and 280s or 290s MAP-M got invited.



Anonymous wrote:I know someone who had a 247 who got in, was just wondering if there were any lower? (Their score went up to 255 but that was later and the magnet committee probably didn’t see). Was just wondering for curiosity.
Anonymous
Post 01/31/2026 08:21     Subject: Re:Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
DC had a 246 MAP-R and 264 MAP-M and was accepted. They had a really interesting/unique personal statement and straight As.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 14:17     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know someone who had a 247 who got in, was just wondering if there were any lower? (Their score went up to 255 but that was later and the magnet committee probably didn’t see). Was just wondering for curiosity.


I know two kids with upper 250s got rejected and a few around 250 got rejected.


Think of it like college admissions- it’s a holistic review and you can’t look at one statistic in isolation. Check out the college forum to see how many kids with super high SAT or ACT scores get deferred or rejected- even at Maryland, or other state schools for in state students. They are building a class and look at everything.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 14:09     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals


But IB is not just humanities based programs. It’s more well rounded.


Of course it is. But that was not the question. It was whether RMIB looks at MAP-R only or MAP-R and MAP-M for admission. If someone has actual information on this, beyond mere speculation, that would be helpful.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 10:10     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals


But IB is not just humanities based programs. It’s more well rounded.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2026 14:22     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.


RMIB does not look at MAP-M.

Seems like there is a lot of speculation based solely on MAP-R scores but it's clear on MCPS' website that they consider multiple measures including grades, the application (essay and short answers) and student services (e.g., IEP, 504). So you can't make any assumptions based solely on MAP-R or MAP-R plus grades (assuming all As). Also, while the process is race-neutral, it doesn't say it's gender-neutral so there's that. In any event, information from your friends or your friends' parents as to who did or didn't get in and their MAP scores is fairly useless.

From MCPS:

25. What data was used to evaluate my child?
The review process uses a multiple measures approach that includes both district-level and external measures. The data included: the student applicant responses, Grade 7 final and Grade 8 MP1 report cards, student services^, and MAP-M (math/science programs) and MAP-R (humanities based programs). The process for the review is race-neutral, name and school blind.
^ services such as receiving special education services, ELD- English Language Development, 504 accommodations plan and Free and Reduced Meals
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2026 09:39     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
MAP-R scores in themselves are harder to evaluate. There aren’t the sky high scores like MAP-M. So, I think they look at MAP-M too.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2026 09:26     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Anonymous wrote:I know someone who had a 247 who got in, was just wondering if there were any lower? (Their score went up to 255 but that was later and the magnet committee probably didn’t see). Was just wondering for curiosity.


I know two kids with upper 250s got rejected and a few around 250 got rejected.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2026 08:00     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
Are we talking about this year?

My kid's was 255, and her friends who got in had scores between 250-265.

However 2 years ago (with my older daughter's batch), we knew both kids who had scores 255+ that did *not* get in and kids with 242 that did. This was all from the same middle school btw.

I don't think it's always so super clear. I wish they would explain it further. Not that it's going to matter much going fwd.
Anonymous
Post 01/28/2026 07:01     Subject: Lowest MapR that got into RMIB?
I know someone who had a 247 who got in, was just wondering if there were any lower? (Their score went up to 255 but that was later and the magnet committee probably didn’t see). Was just wondering for curiosity.