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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It really depends on the person, I guess.  I was a whale in a small pond, and it did not feel good at all, and I also don’t think it helped professionally.  Sorry, if I were to do it again, I’d aim for a better school.[/quote]

I imagine there's a sweet spot, or sweet range, where you're not struggling, surrounded by people who are performing at a much higher level than you, and also not exasperated because the people around you (and therefore the professors) aren't engaging with the material at a level that satisfies and challenges you.

I want to find that sweet spot for my kid so he can be challenged, growing, happy and confident.[/quote]

This is why honors colleges were created - my DC went the honors college path because professional school was the long term plan and the opportunities and experience set them up for life.  Honors college lead to multiple campus leadership positions and a visiting student spot at Oxford which set the stage for elite grad school and career placements.  Being at the top of the class built a level of confidence and poise I really didn’t think much about until reading this post.  [/quote]

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