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Best Public Schools in the Northeast for College?

I'm currently looking into public schools in the Northeast that have a good reputation for preparing students for college. Any recommendations?

7 months ago

Sure, I'd be happy to provide some recommendations. When thinking of public schools in the Northeast that are known for college preparation, a few stand out:

1. Stuyvesant High School (New York, NY): Stuyvesant is one of the best-regarded public high schools in the country, and certainly in the Northeast. With an academically rigorous curriculum and a wealth of extracurricular activities, it's a school that really helps prepare students for college work.

2. Bronx High School of Science (Bronx, NY): Another school with a long-standing tradition of academic rigor and a commitment to science, engineering, and mathematics. This school provides an intense education and it's not unusual for its graduates to get into highly selective colleges.

3. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Alexandria, VA): Although technically not in the Northeast, TJHSST has a strong focus on STEM and is a top choice for students who have particular interest these areas.

4. Boston Latin School (Boston, MA): As the oldest school in the United States, BLS offers a robust college preparatory program with a solid track record of sending grads to top colleges.

5. Montgomery Blair High School (Silver Spring, MD): Known for having a Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Magnet Program along with a Communication Arts Program. The academics here are top notch.

Remember that a school's reputation and ranking aren't the only factors to consider. It's also important that the school is a good fit for you personally, offers the courses and extracurriculars that you're interested in, and provides a supportive and motivating environment.

7 months ago

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