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<p>Since he’s just entering 10th grade, we haven’t made him chisel anything in stone just yet, but he’s been keeping his own field notes and plant experiments going since he’s been quite young. He’s made me seriously think there’s some truth in the “Naturalist” category of Multiple Intelligences, though, as many non-believers in MI suggest, he’s also quite intelligent overall. That said, he’s really drawn to flora, and to some extent, fauna far more than any youngster I’ve seen (though I know others are out there). Our guidance office is unlikely to have many suggestions for this guy, so I’m digging around a little to see what I can find for him to check out - and to see what path I want him to take to get there. As mentioned before, in order to get AP, he’ll have to self study. Bio is a given. He’s already read through Campbell’s college book - for fun. Perhaps Chem too, but I’ll let him take the regular high school course first.</p>
<p>We visited Wash U this summer for middle son (a Pre-Med wannabe who is applying this year). Youngest perked up a ton at that visit - unlike other visits. However, should middle son make it in, I’m not sure youngest will consider it as he’s always wanted to travel his own path.</p>
<p>He may very likely excel at Hawaii since he’s naturally driven in that field. However, he’s already scuba certified, so distractions there are a real possibility too. We’ll have to put some serious consideration into it in another year or so, esp if they are considered top in his desired field. Normally I’d axe any college with numbers as low as theirs (for his projected ability). On the other hand, merit aid would be nice and I see they do offer some for out of state students.</p>
<p>Out of state publics without the option for aid will likely be out with our finances.</p>