Definitely, blossom. Completely agree. We have talked with her many times about this. I do think it has sunk in this semester, given her improvement in all other classes besides the Physics (I really think that was just very challenging for her). It’s one reason why I’d like to see her at a smaller school.
Hopefully, she will continue to improve and not backslide. Aside from advice and making sure she just parks herself at the public library for a couple of hours most nights, the rest is up to her.
A friend suggested community college to “ease” her into the college experience, but CC would NOT be a good option for her. I think it’d be counter-productive. I honestly believe she is ready to be away from home, emotionally and intellectually. She is certainly intellectually ready for a four-year college. She needs the chance to prove she can succeed at a 4-year college and we will give her that.
But, first, we need to get her into one…