<p>Surprised to find myself here…hard to truly categorize “success,” but after leaving BS in January of junior year, DC finished strong, did exceptionally well on standardized tests, has a rigorous curriculum planned for senior year including community college classes, and just returned from a superb overseas service trip. Fortunately his new school has a crackerjack college counselor and DC is being greenlighted to apply to any school. Not that that means acceptance, but statistics are “playing field” worthy. So who knows?</p>
<p>Sometimes situations–peer situations–unfold at BS that neither the school nor the family can control. All I can say, without wanting to disparage the school, is BAD peer situation. In those circumstances, schools will often care less about the full truth than what is politically palatable. DC was hung out to dry by BS. I understand why, but sure it leaves a bitter taste knowing the truth was not even considered, much less supported. Tough lesson at a tender age, would make for a great classic prep school novel.</p>
<p>We’ll weather this, too. When college results roll around next spring (or maybe in December), I’ll try to remember to post something. But without hesitation, have to say that 2 years at BS was enough; the strong academic lessons and work ethic are now ingrained, so there’s really no worry about future academic success.</p>