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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD has had impressive college admissions but admitted that high school has been a grind, not a lot of fun, but very high achieving. She is thinking of going somewhere more fun for college instead of continuing the drudgery (her words). Anyone else's kids feel this way? She will be successful wherever she goes, I am confident, but I want her to be happy too. [/quote]

Avoid all T15/ivy, maybe most a step below depending on her natural ability. They are for the ones who thrive in competitive environments. Many love it, including ours, but it is not for everyone. These kids do not consider learning to be drudgery. Pick a school where her natural intellect puts her well above the 75th%ile pre-Test-optional score ranges: she will feel smarter and be smarter than the vast majority and should not have to work for As. As long as she does not want to go to a top job or competitive grad/professional school, it does not matter much in the T100 where she goes. [/quote]

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