<p>I have reservations with Wake - the grading system; I believe is the bell curve which is extremely challenging and leads to students feeling incredibly stressed vs. my sense is Elon is more holistic academics. </p>
<p>While Wake has national recognition (& big rah-rah sports) going for it I worry about the emotional toll the Work Forest (work hard, play hard) mentality takes on the student - especially if you live far away. Some kids are fine with that competition. some kids are geniuses and they will do fine. I expereinced both in my college career & knew I wanted a more holistic, supportive academic environment for my kids. </p>
<p>I am thinking Elon’s reputation is building in the NE – where it will become recognized like a Wake, Duke but for other attributes. Just mentioned Elon to someone in Mass. & PA–they were freaking out b/c Elon had just come on their family’s radar too (younger HS kids). Sign of rising popularity?</p>