Is this going to hurt?

zonker
Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:09:12 +0000

“Hurt my chances…” of GETTING in? or of STAYING in?

Getting in … it’s just the start. I’ve knows some great kids who weren’t ready (for one reason or another) and were set back … And it is a growth opportunity. They weren’t quite ready to attack the academics, or regiment(military side of things), or plebedom… Or balancing the time between them. Something.

So, take the good advice that others have offered, sketch out a rigorous plan to master the concepts and workload… and keep fit (running helps handle stress) … “and keep your room neat and do your own laundry [I threw that one in there for the parents]” That last part IS what you will be doing, however… and you DON’T want to be the one who asks if you put clothes in the washer or dryer first… {yes… IT happened}

In short, Master you studies, Master your time, Ask for help to get these concepts down.

Best of luck to you. And if you are offered a year at prep school… JUMP on it!