<p>midwestner:</p>
<p>“Are you flexible enough to allow her to find her own way?”</p>
<p>Prep school was her idea as we have not much $$$$$ to help her. She decided to apply by herself and was offered substantial aid by schools. She has many friends who are offered (maybe close to 5-10 kids) who are equally bright and are on full aid (some are from rich families and are very bright too). They tend to push each other by motivating and challenging one another. I could say that by going to this school her horizon has broadened in multiple ways rather than being a just a nationally ranked math/science kid alone. She has always chosen to do her own things along with the group of her friends who are maintaining similar profile. So in a way our influence is limited to that she eats proper food, have good sleeping habits and stay in touch. Rest of her life decisions are based on her own will and her friends who share similar work habits.</p>