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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting take indeed. My own DC pushed herself a bit harder than ideal to make the top grades in the tough classes and in her ECs. Ended up w top stats. Did not land in her Ed and we are in RD mode. If she was a little less competitive, I would have pushed her to do less in HS. Hope she isn't burnt out by all of this, especially if RD does not work out.[/quote]
Is there not value in having studied hard in school, learned the academic material, and developed a strong work ethic, regardless of admissions outcomes?[/quote]

DP Of course. But kids are truly burning themselves out doing way more than most adults I know and we have to wonder if it’s worth it. I personally don’t think it is. Especially if you’re UMC and white. Between finances and college admission dept  preferences, you’re likely going to end up at a state flagship anyway so enjoy your life a little. [/quote]
But doing well in college usually matters, so studying harder in HS makes one better prepared to do so. Plus state flagships are a much bigger pond and it will be way tougher to distinguish oneself against a larger number of students who are equally if not more motivated.[/quote]

It’s not all or nothing. Your kid can do well and work hard in HS without overworking and having a mental breakdown.  There is NOTHING my unhooked UMC white kids can do that will get them into top 10 schools.  They will be penalized for our zip code.  [/quote]

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