<p>Since I don’t have the patience to actually read through all 8 pages of this, I’m just going to respond to the article.
As far as my own high school experience goes (I’m a junior) I can say that I’m not overwhelmed. It can be a lot of work sometimes, but I maintain my A average pretty easily. I’m also on my schools honors track, which is harder than the lower level track, but isn’t too challenging in my opinion. However from what I know of the lower level track most of those students are not the sharpest tools in the toolshed. I also take AP’s and I don’t think they’re all that strenuous either, and I only seem tog et maybe 1-2 hours of homework a night. However I don’t find myself to exude confidence either. I think i can get in to at least two of my top five without much worry, however I also know that in order to get into my reach school I have to work extra hard. I also second guess myself on my future all the time. </p>
<p>Concerning the point about parents and teacher being overpraising, I can also say that I don’t get that much. When I bring home my grades I get a “well done” but nothing more than that. Also, I know that I’m probably harder on myself than either of my parents, and my fellow peers in the honors track are the same way. Maybe it’s just my school, and I, but I can tell you I truly disagree.</p>