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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read that "most rigorous" thread and shake my head. I think it is too much pressure and stress for most normal kids. Are there some kids who can handle it and even thrive? Yes but I think they are statistically a small number. More common are kids who will try and fail to keep up and therefore feel bad about themselves and their abilities.

Is anyone planning to opt out of this madness? What do you think will happen as far as college admissions go?[/quote]

Most "normal" kids aren't competing for the single digit admission rate colleges.  Most colleges don't care whether a student took the most rigorous course load. A happy well-adjusted student with average grades in a standard curriculum will undoubtedly get into a wonderful college where he will meet great friends, learn a lot, and eventually start a career. It's just not going to be at one of the most competitive colleges. Unfortunately, we live in a world where the top 25% are considered losers because they can't get in to the top 10% and those in the top 10% get lapped by the top 1%. Works with incomes, wealth, and colleges.[/quote]

I guess the issue on here is that many (most) of us attended top 25 colleges and now make 1% incomes. Good but not enough to just buy your way through the front door.

With average kids, we can’t get them into those same schools. So what are we supposed to do?[/quote]Have them go to top 100 but below 25 schools.  They are surprisingly good. :) [/quote]

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