To Repeat or Not to Repeat?

There are several threads on this topic. Among others see:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-parents/1588060-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-repeat-year.html

I tend to fall in the repeat camp. In your DD’s case, she might well benefit academically from redoing freshman year. She might also benefit from an extra year athletically, depending her sport. However this might present possible eligibility issues and would require more investigation.