<p>Think about how she will feel being in the middle of the pack at an academically elite boarding school. She will be more academically challenged, but the whole class is hard working, dedicated and bright. How would some low Bs and Cs feel? They are common, especially first semester, for new students. Don’t anticipate all As because that is how she’s done at local public. What are her college goals, and would average grades in a competitive prep school have an impact on her applications?</p>