Does attending Prep School help with college admissions?

NiceUnparticularMan
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:16:46 +0000

LACLoverParent:

Another advantage that may or may not be specific to our particular school is that the kids have a very relaxed high school experience compared to the typical high-performing student.

At least a few times now my S24 has commented something to the effect that he thinks he and his friends have had a relatively well-balanced HS life compared to what he hears about online–they obviously do some homework and studying and such, and have been spending hours and trips and such on various organized activities, but they also have lots of time for fun and socializing. And they are doing well with college admissions (although they are also not necessarily gunning for some specific colleges or T-whatevers, but everyone is ending up at some sort of very selective college they really like). He also thinks some of the girls (his core friends are boys) might be grinding a bit more, although I can’t verify that.