What's it like for a kid to attend the reach school?

[jmmom]

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One of the things a student learns in college is how to dig deep and work hard when the going gets tough. In addition, they may learn that there are certain types of classes for which no amount of hard work will enable them to excel. Some subjects require an innate talent or gift beyond memorization and studying. Depending on the circumstances, the student learns that perfection is not an option (just passing is success)

Agreed. And I think this is a wonderful life experience for these kids. Not a PLEASANT life experience, but an experience whereby they realize that they (1) CAN dig deep (2) will dig deep and (3) will have the satisfaction of knowing they can survive this type of challenge.</p>

<p>As I told my son when he faced this experience at a class or two in his “reach” school: Acing a test is not really a life skill. Refusing to fold under pressure - that is a life skill. Figuring out another route to success when you think you’ve come upon a brick wall - that is a life skill.</p>