<p>I read some of your other posts (Emory & U. of Chicago) and I don’t really know what to tell you. College is vastly different from high school. However, I think that any selective college is going to be harder academically than perhaps lesser known colleges. When I was in college you did have to read alot because you are not in class as often as you were in high school so keep that in mind. I think that the reason they have added the writing section to the SAT is because most schools are requiring far more essays than in the past. However in high school I don’t ever remember having to read more than 10 pages per day. Was it an AP class? Even 100 pages per week sounds incredibly excessive. </p>
<p>Again, I think that it is all relavent to the person. My sons both read incredibly fast & they have become extremely good at writing essays due to fabulous English teachers that they have had in school. If you are a slow reader & it takes you longer to write an essay then you are at somewhat of a disadvantage because it will take you longer to do your homework.</p>
<p>Ask yourself what kind of a student you are now. Does it take you longer than others to get your work done? Do you have to study hard to get good grades? You have to remember that GPA/SAT/ACT scores are only a part of the story. My oldest son rarely has to study because he is genuinely just smart while some of his friends study for hours to get the same (and in most cases lower) grades that he does. I would imagine that the students that have to study like crazy now are going to have to study like crazy in college. Also, keep in mind that unlike high school you may only have 3 or 4 tests in each grading period. This does not give you much room to increase your grade.</p>
<p>Good luck in your decision and as far as wanting to participate in clubs it is possible at Case. We know students who are majoring in engineering, physics, etc. and they manage to belong to clubs & organizations.</p>