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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Work ethic is different than having the most rigorous course load. My daughter was an average student. Nothing I could do could change that, except for spending tons of money in tutors and we did for a little, but it added stress and she only marginally improved. Terrible test taker.

[b]My daughter has strengths that outweigh a rigorous course load any day. She is punctual, articulate, speaks well with adults, and takes her job seriously and with pride. She takes care of her appearance. She is courteous to all. [/b]She is not lazy and very driven. Just because she didn’t take AP classes means nothing about work ethic or the drive to succeed.
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Why do you think this is incompatiable with being an academic high achiever?[/quote]

It is not that is incompatible, but straight A’s in the highest classes is not a guarantee for success either. [b]Don’t we all know the real-estate agent or salesperson who barely made it through high school and are very successful now?[/b][/quote]

Maybe that's the difference. I don't want my kids to grow up to real estate agent or salesperson no matter how successful they maybe. [/quote]

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