<p>we were lucky that the private school in our area was able to accomodate D in her broad interests, she had strong interests in the arts, so much so that she wanted to apply to an arts school after high school graduation.
She also had strong interest and preparation in the sciences, and her undergrad biology degree from Reed was supported from genetics research her 10th grade class did with Mary- Claire King and mitrochondria DNA.
She didn’t really need to do CTY- not every one does.
But it is good that the resources from Johns Hopkins and Duke are available for those who need that option.</p>