<p>It’s threads like this that give me the vapors . . . :)</p>
<p>And I really do mean that in a very good way. I just remain stunned sometimes reading about the achievements of these kids, but also stunned about the school environments that make even these kids and their parents insecure and nervous. </p>
<p>parentny, all I can say is that your kid sounds like a wonderful, passionate, intellectually curious person – and I’m sure that will come out in the application process. I wouldn’t worry too much about your original question – the colleges you have in mind will, I’m sure, have a long track record of evaluating applicants from your daughter’s school.</p>