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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]20:23 - Do you mean STA has turned out to be less work/time than you anticipated?!  That would make me a happy mother.[/quote]

My DS1 joined STA US from another private that ended at MS in the area x years ago. And the pressure and workload at STA was, and still is, difficult for him to adjust. Looking back, we were so thrilled of him going to STA, but he probably would have been better off elsewhere.  Students coming in in 9th were all very strong academically and talented.  It became obvious right away that it was hard for my DS1 to keep up. Obviously STA accepted him because they believe he would succeed.  But you are only as good as the company you keep!  We throught of pulling him out but then that would create a whole different set of difficulties.

Teachers at STA were all very helpful and DS1 got extra help any time he needed.  He's working his behind off too!  But still, the workload, the pressure of "keeping" up with rest of the class is tremendous (why do you think I'm up at this hour?)

We all think our kids are smart and hard working and they are!  But be honest with yourself:  is your DC someone that is willing to put in three times the study than some of his friends CONSISTENTLY, just to get a grade lower than they do, all of the time?

You know your kid so choose wisely.  Just because your DC got accepted into the well regarded school does not mean it"s good for him.

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