Freshman - Right fit

gardenstategal
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:36:00 +0000

Unless something has changed since she applied that would have an impact, relax! Her school thinks she’s capable, and she will be.

I think everyone worries about some part of the high school transition-- even if it’s from your local middle school to your local high school. If your concerns are specific, talk about them. Let her know that all As in the hardest classes is no longer realistic. Let her know that she should ask for help. Let her know friend groups shift over time and that she may not find her “home” instantaneously.

There are a handful of kids who transfer every year - some back home to a day school, some to other BS. If it’s really wrong, that’s an option. There are several parents on these boards who have been through that.

One last thing - if your D took the SSAT once then didn’t do it again because of availability or because it wasn’t required - you may not want to compare that score to what you see as the norm as in a normal year as many students will retest and improve their scores.