<p>First, let me second the sentiment that there’s something about high school Junior year… and particularly this month leading up to AP exams! It is truly the crux of HS, and in my experience in spite of college applications Senior year is much easier in many ways.</p>
<p>Second, I’ve recently been a big CC advocate of considering a BA. Our D is a talented and serious MT kid, yet she unexpectedly decided to apply ED to a BA program over all of her BFA alternatives and could not be happier. For her, a balance of artistic and academic challenge was a critical part of what she wanted from her college years, so I think it’s important not to assume that a BA represents any form of cop-out. For some kids it’s not a matter of a back-up plan, but of getting the full education they crave.</p>
<p>So as you make that final list this summer, at least give some BA programs a good hard look before ruling them out.</p>
<p>… oh, and DO breathe!! ;-D</p>