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Anonymous wrote:DCPS doesn’t teach European history on principle. And kids go to Harvard every year. (Yes, including white kids.)

But what a pity! How can you understand how the US got where it is without European History? And how can you enjoy touring Europe without understand its history?

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Anonymous wrote:DCPS doesn’t teach European history on principle. And kids go to Harvard every year. (Yes, including white kids.)

But what a pity! How can you understand how the US got where it is without European History? And how can you enjoy touring Europe without understand its history?

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks for the helpful replies thus far. Follow-up question:

DC can choose 2 out of 3: Euro, Econ, Stats (already maxing out all higher level math classes)

As a prospective Applied Math major, the latter two courses are of more interest, but given that DC will already be taking so many math-related courses in college, does it make sense to take Euro in high school just to be more well-rounded? As I mentioned in an earlier post, DC excels in history, so it's not a question of course difficulty or workload. DC also LIKES history, just not as much as every other academic subject encountered thus far.

IMO, I'd select Econ and Stats (if already maxed out with AP Calc) simply because it's applicable for his major. This will allow him to then have an easier time in college stats (which is typically is calc based---an applied math degree as well as most STEM degrees will require calculus based stats). It will give him credit for the intro Econ course(s) if he earns a 4/5 on AP test and allow him to take more advanced courses in the 4 years or open up more space for electives in other areas at the college level. Both make sense for his degree, and even if he switched majors are extremely useful courses to have for many majors/future employment.
I'm a huge proponent of allowing kids to take rigorous courses in areas that interest them, especially if it prepares them for their field of interest.

Anonymous wrote:DCPS doesn’t teach European history on principle. And kids go to Harvard every year. (Yes, including white kids.)

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Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks for the helpful replies thus far. Follow-up question:

DC can choose 2 out of 3: Euro, Econ, Stats (already maxing out all higher level math classes)

As a prospective Applied Math major, the latter two courses are of more interest, but given that DC will already be taking so many math-related courses in college, does it make sense to take Euro in high school just to be more well-rounded? As I mentioned in an earlier post, DC excels in history, so it's not a question of course difficulty or workload. DC also LIKES history, just not as much as every other academic subject encountered thus far.

Is the student able to enroll in CC or university math courses while in HS or through an online program? One of my DD's friends maxed out courses early but was able to take Diff Eq and Linear Algebra online, though there was even talk of letting a couple of those kids attend university math classes.

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks for the helpful replies thus far. Follow-up question:

DC can choose 2 out of 3: Euro, Econ, Stats (already maxing out all higher level math classes)

As a prospective Applied Math major, the latter two courses are of more interest, but given that DC will already be taking so many math-related courses in college, does it make sense to take Euro in high school just to be more well-rounded? As I mentioned in an earlier post, DC excels in history, so it's not a question of course difficulty or workload. DC also LIKES history, just not as much as every other academic subject encountered thus far.

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Anonymous wrote:My DC applied to all ivies except Cornell. Got rejected by only one (it wasn’t Harvard). The only AP social studies they took was APUSH and AP Psych. No AP language. No AP English. Took AP Physics 1&2, AP Bio and BC Calculus. Wasn’t sure if wanted to go STEM route or Humanities.

Cool! Where did they end and what did they decide to study there?

Princeton! ORFE (operations research & financial engineering).

Great, thanks for sharing! That sounds like a very unique program of study. If you don't mind, what tipped the scales in Princeton's favor? How have they found the campus and academic culture? This is very interesting!

Went to a few admit student days. Fell in love with Princeton - the campus (beautiful, close to NYC, no bike needed), the students/culture, focus on undergraduates. Was interested in the school of public and international affairs and engineering which are both highly regarded. Found the culture to be very collaborative (always worked in study groups and everyone willing and eager to help each other) and loved campus life. Was turned off a bit by Harvard - got impression that students seemed to think they were better than others / going there more for the name . Also didn’t care for the campus and they heard Harvard not as focused on undergraduates. ORFE is considered a very difficult major but opens the door to many types of careers. Many go to work for quant trading firms / work in jobs where strong math or technical skills are sought after. I’d love if my younger child has the opportunity to attend as well. It has been a fantastic experience and DC has absolutely no regrets.

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Anonymous wrote:My DC applied to all ivies except Cornell. Got rejected by only one (it wasn’t Harvard). The only AP social studies they took was APUSH and AP Psych. No AP language. No AP English. Took AP Physics 1&2, AP Bio and BC Calculus. Wasn’t sure if wanted to go STEM route or Humanities.

Cool! Where did they end and what did they decide to study there?

Princeton! ORFE (operations research & financial engineering).

Great, thanks for sharing! That sounds like a very unique program of study. If you don't mind, what tipped the scales in Princeton's favor? How have they found the campus and academic culture? This is very interesting!

Anonymous wrote:OP here, thanks for the helpful replies thus far. Follow-up question:

DC can choose 2 out of 3: Euro, Econ, Stats (already maxing out all higher level math classes)

As a prospective Applied Math major, the latter two courses are of more interest, but given that DC will already be taking so many math-related courses in college, does it make sense to take Euro in high school just to be more well-rounded? As I mentioned in an earlier post, DC excels in history, so it's not a question of course difficulty or workload. DC also LIKES history, just not as much as every other academic subject encountered thus far.

Anonymous wrote:Our high school doesn’t even offer “European” history.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC applied to all ivies except Cornell. Got rejected by only one (it wasn’t Harvard). The only AP social studies they took was APUSH and AP Psych. No AP language. No AP English. Took AP Physics 1&2, AP Bio and BC Calculus. Wasn’t sure if wanted to go STEM route or Humanities.

Cool! Where did they end and what did they decide to study there?

Princeton! ORFE (operations research & financial engineering).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DC applied to all ivies except Cornell. Got rejected by only one (it wasn’t Harvard). The only AP social studies they took was APUSH and AP Psych. No AP language. No AP English. Took AP Physics 1&2, AP Bio and BC Calculus. Wasn’t sure if wanted to go STEM route or Humanities.

Cool! Where did they end and what did they decide to study there?