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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I teach in a college. Basically the high achievers tell me high school stress was nothing compared to college stress. Half of them take Adderall to stay awake, Xanax to keep form panicking and drink alcohol to 'relax'.

They are just as perfectionistic in high school but with even higher stakes - the job market looming. they are trying to do as much service and extra curriculars as they can while also working and playing a sport.

As often the high achievers are in programs where you basically had to be a high achiever to even get accepted to the program, the competitiveness is fierce.

It is also the age when mental illness and mental health problems explode and depression is rampant in this age group - partly due to poor self care that wears them down (no sleep, poor nutrition, too much drinking). Then they start to feel suicidal or like quitting but they can't because there is too much internal pressure and sense of external reputation to hold up. Anxiety is rampant especially around exams and project times. [/quote]

Agree with the above.  I've been surprised at the number of students I have each year who are very smart, very well-prepared, and have serious stress related issues that really impede academic success.  Since you know that your daughter is predisposed to stress, I would really encourage you to find her some formal stress management program/therapy before she goes to school.  [/quote]

I also agree. Not every high achieving kid will be best served by the highest-stress college to which they can gain admittance. I work in college mental health. I've seen this first-hand. It really depends on your child. My advice is to open their mind to various options and help them figure out the best "fit" in a college where they will thrive, not just strive.[/quote]

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