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[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]

A lot of people opt out. My DC realized in 9th grade that there was a minuscule chance of making it into a top college as an unhooked student, even with a perfect academic resume, so DC has spent HS learning and exploring. Because DC has some native academic talent, DC will end up with a "most rigorous" path in math, science, and foreign language, but won't have any APs in english, and just one in history. DC has also devoted considerable time to the arts because it's a passion, although DC does not intend to pursue it as a career. I'm really proud that DC chose to spend that time following a passion, even though DC could have cut way back on it and picked up another couple APs in weaker subject areas (english, history). I expect community theater and music groups will be a part of DCs life forever, and supporting my child in being well rounded and happy is a lot more important to me than trying to help thread the needle towards a college with a 5% acceptance rate. DC will make it into a perfectly good college, and go on to a perfectly good career. Just like those of us who were lucky enough to go to an Ivy back when it wasn't quite so insane.[/quote]

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