Freshman - Right fit

HMom16
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:49:57 +0000

My kids felt that way - they were scared that they weren’t prepared and wouldn’t be able to keep up with their peers. It’s normal. However, my kids aren’t the type that need to get straight As in all subjects in order to feel validated. As a result, they didn’t feel overwhelmed, enjoyed their classes and generally got As and Bs.

Having said that, all of the schools you listed will have academic support in place to ensure that students who need help can get it. I think withdrawing may give your daughter the wrong message. Sometimes you have to press on even though it might be scary. If you agree with her fears, her takeaway might be that you aren’t confident she can succeed.

I would encourage your daughter to at least try the school. If things don’t work out, she can transfer or withdraw and apply somewhere else for next year.