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[quote=Anonymous]Even at non Big 3/5, it’s worth investigating what the stress level/pressure cooker vibe is like before committing to a school. Our child is at a well regarded non Big 3/5 school which we love and that is plenty rigorous and challenging. But, there is immense pressure for taking the maximum AP/Honors classes and obviously earning highest grades possible, with students discussing grades daily. Our student is luckily doing very well so far. But, we are also focusing on the mental health component at home and monitoring in case a tipping point is reached. For our younger kids, we have a much better of idea of what sort of environment we are aiming for with the idea that they will likely thrive best as big fish in little ponds versus the opposite. IMO, the best grades earned from a non pressure cooker are going to get them farther in college admissions than mediocre grades at a pressure cooker. And, they will be so much happier.[/quote]
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