<p>What does your own guidance counselor say about these two options? Most of the MCPS counselors can tell their students exactly what GPA and test scores were needed for UM-CP last year. I expect thatthe counselors at the private schools would as well.</p>
<p>Happykid graduated from WJ, spent two years at MC, and now is at Towson. We know students who were successful following the plan you propose, and others who transferred into UM-CP without MTAP. To my mind, the critical issue is if you are fed up with high school or not. If you are, go to MC next fall. If you still have interesting things to do in HS (club, sports team, Forensic Science class, whatever), stay in HS.</p>
<p>Applications are free at MC until March 1. You could apply now, take the Accuplacer if required, and have a couple meetings with the counselors there before you commit to early HS graduation.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>