<p>amother:</p>
<p>As I said, your son's AMC score is terrific. It is also wonderful that he enjoys literature so much. Mackinaw is absolutely right that he can be involved intellectually and socially through some academic ECs. I consider Debate Team or Mock Trial an academic EC. It serves the same function as a Science or Math Team: lots of preparation, mutual support, chance to hone one's skills, and quite a bit of socializing.</p>