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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually somewhat disagree and think it's wise to consider. My very top student from rigorous private is at an Ivy in a hard major and they are working hard to stay on top. My middle had 99% test scores but not the gpa, they would not be able to handle this environment at all. Way too intense and way too fast moving.[/quote]

The issue is that your student feels the need to "stay on top."

If you had said:

"My very top student from a rigorous private is at an Ivy in a hard major and they are working to keep up/ do their best, pass the hardest classes," I would be less concerned.

Your student has an unhealthy fixation with being "on top."[/quote]

Well, they want a top med school so have to and also thrive in that environment. My comment was more directed at my youngest who wouldn’t thrive at a reach despite being 99% test score and a rigorous high school. Depends on the kid, what environment motivates or demotivates, and career goals as to whether gpa needs to be fixated on or not.

I think it’s fair for OP to consider for their particular kid, it is a concern for some. I see at my oldest’s Ivy, lots of premeds getting their first B’s ever. [/quote]

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