I don’t have a negative stance on boarding schools. In fact, I applaud students who go to Andover, Exeter, St. Paul’s, and Lawrenceville. That being said, I did not go around playing and having a relaxing time in 7th and 8th grade as I was preparing for admission into a public magnet school. What I argue is that for a 7th grader to be on a website that posts forums on scholarships and primarily an avenue of consultation for college admissions is rather premature. There are forums for boarding school admissions, but that should be for parents…not a 7th grade kid. Yes, I applaud this 7th grader for seeking out opportunities and consultation here, but College Confidential and the culture associated with it is so toxic. You probably know that as well.
The argument that a student works hard in 7th and 8th grade does not justify being on this forum. You could work and find your passion within the school environment and not have to be searching through this website. That’s my argument.
I may sound insensitive, but I was just trying to offer my personal view.