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<p>^He is very fortunate, indeed. Even if he does not make it to a top school, at least, now he will have the academic tools to be successful in college. Although, the circumstances that brought him here were kind of bitter sweet - wife lost her job in the heart of the 09 recession making it necessary to move close to her new job/ my stepmom passed away leaving some money, making it possible to move to this community. I remind my son all the time about the kids who had approximately the same potential as him in his previous schools, but will not end up in top schools or succeed in college because they did not know about the competition. Thanks for advice on Khan Academy. He says has been using Khan Acad. for math and will use to prepare for Physics. </p>
<p>PennMom, thanks for the info and encouraging remarks. </p>
<p>entomom, thanks for the links.</p>