<p>Hi,
I am new to this site. I am not sure if this is the right forum to post this. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. My son got selected into a program that allows him to complete his Jr and Sr year of HS at a University. It is called TAMS ( Texas Academy of Math and Science). His long term academic goal is to go to a top research based Medical School. he is very good in Math and Sciences. He applied to this school with the hope to be involved in research. Currently he is the top of his class (5A - about 600 students) and is scoring really high in all subjects. If he continues this way chances are good that he would be either VAL or atleast SAL at this school. The Program at college does not rank.
My Question is - is it a good choice for him to go to this College/HS program or just to stay put where he is? I am not too familiar with Medicine or Pure sciences and will greatly appreciate your advice.</p>
<p>Hey,
I’m new as well.
I’d say don’t rush thru life. Enjoy high school for what it is. Take the most challenging courses and get involved if you’re bored. Would you really want to go to college at age 16? miss prom? graduate college at 20, not even able to drink? It’s good you’re so focused on your career (though, aspirations might change over time), but you need to stop and enjoy life socially. It’ll be rough being that young in college. You will most likely not fit in due to your age alone (i.e. not being able to go places your classmates want to go).</p>
<p>You should stay on course, go for VAL, get into a good school and continue to excel. Med Schools want experienced students, and you/your friend will be immature at the age of 20.</p>
<p>Hi, I have heard of Tams. I got to Rice and I know a handful of kids who went there for high school. From what I can tell, I would highly recommend it. The kids have come in with many many credits and typically enter in with an advantage and take upper level courses. This also gives more room for flexibility and taking more enjoyable classes. Of the three that I know well, all of them intend to graduate in 3 years with one staying all 4 (music major though). I would highly recommend TAMS.</p>