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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks so much! Super helpful. Do the counselors push kids to take AP and IB courses? I read that comment from one student and wondering if others would agree. Thanks again![/quote]

I have an upperclassman at Einstein.

Almost all of the NON AP and IB classes are Honors. Thus, the honors classes have kids from the very bottom of the class in them.

If your kid does not take AP and IB classes, they are severely limiting their college options. Their options will likely be limited to community college or super expensive private colleges that are not ranked high.

What are your ambitions for your kids? Why don't you want them to achieve at a high level academically?

To answer your question, no, I do not think Einstein has a peer cohort where lots of kids are gunning for Ivies etc and are super driven. But are you sure that is what you want? Because I think having an unmotivated peer cohort can make kids less motivated and driven. Studies have shown that.

Are your kids not very smart or good at school so you think sending them to a place with a less competitive environment will make them feel better about themselves?

Just trying to figure out what your goal is. Personally, I want my kids to be driven and succeed academically. You seem to not want that. What DO you want for them?[/quote]

NP - high pressure schools actually increase risk for adverse mental health outcomes later in kids. Look up Suniya Luthar’s work. You couldn’t pay me to send my kids to a W school.[/quote]

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