<p>I’m in 11th grade at one of the schools mentioned above. For me, in 9th grade, HW was about 30 minutes per night per subject. Starting in 10th it;s about 45 minutes per night. AP classes will be more than that…You will have some projects that you will have to plan for.</p>
<p>English and history is mostly reading and the occasional paper. Math, science, and foreign language is mainly exercises. Of course you will need to study for tests. Depending on your school, you may have a mandatory study period after dinner.</p>
<p>Is life competitive? Sure. Is it cutthroat? No.</p>
<p>You need to balance time. The biggest adjustment for 9th grade will be being on your own for the first time, but everybody will be in the same boat. You can balance as a freshman. As a sophomore, if you’re a varsity player or doing some other high commitment EC, you will need to figure which of your other activities will decrease.</p>
<p>Do not go in with the expectation that you will maintain a 4.0; 97% of you will not, and that’s OK. You want to strive to be in the top quarter and not in the bottom quarter. Beyond that, get the most out of the experience.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>