Being Gone For 11th Grade

zagat
Sun, 09 Apr 2006 13:05:25 +0000

My friend’s daughter is doing a study abroad program in Spain for the entire 11th grade year. They have some concerns and I’m sure there are others you folks might have that we’ve not identified. This is a kid who would have been her sport’s captain, the leader of much, yada yada, but her heart is in Spain and her parents have no problem, even if it means she may have to go to less than her first chance college. Anyone been there? Any opinions on the following?

*Doing almost all school work in Spanish for a year could compromise her CR SAT score. Should she take the SAT before leaving in September and spend the summer preparing?

*Can quality SAT tutoring be found in Spain?

*She will be giving up her sport for a year and her other key ECs What should I suggest to cover ECs/Comm Serv?

This is a very bright, high stat kid at a top high school. She will be aiming at top colleges. Any advice much appreciated.