<p>We live in a small rural town where public education is the only option available. Our high school offers a total of three AP classes and two honor classes. Research opportunities are virtually nonexistent. None of these "limitations" has hurt our D's "competitiveness". What is available is an environment conducive to learning. That combined with a passion for knowledge is what produces a student able to compete in a highly selective college admission process and ultimately succeed where ever their interests and ambitions take them. Bottom line work hard, have fun and you will do just fine regardless of where you live.</p>