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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is the DC comfortable with the work load and work ethic of schoolmates? Do you feel it is a good fit?[/quote]

There really isn't any way to answer this question. EVERY school is a "reach" for someone. And even among schools of similar selectivity, there are vast differences in work loads, culture, and "fit;" even within one school, there can be big differences in workloads and culture depending on the major.

I think you'll get more useful information if solicit comments about specific schools.[/quote]

No, I think the question was good -- the issue is if a student gets in where they are likely to be "below average" for the school, do they thrive or was it too stressful?  It's the combination of the school and the student that's the issue, not specific schools.

My brother went to a reach school and did get.  definitely not a straight A student but did a hard major and a minor and got a great job afterwards.  The reach school gave him a really awesome network for success that he continues to use.

One of my cousins who was a hard worker but probably intellectually a bit average also went to a reach school.  She really struggled and ended up transferring.

I think some of it may be whether a child could do better if pushed or if they are maxed out, but that's a pretty broad generalization.  Hope these anecdotes are helpful.

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