<p>I had no idea the Ivies didn’t offer their athletes separate academic help, but I guess it’s not suprising. More food for thought… I do agree with the above posters who commented that your course of study has a huge impact on how big a challenge keeping up in school is. My own experience as a bio major with a 4.0 transferring into an Ivy from a small LAC was the science courses kicked me to the curb, and that was without the added burden of a varsity sport. But once I changed my major to political science it was easy As again, with time to enjoy my new friends, my new vocal groups, my new town. </p>
<p>My son has a “gift” for getting Bs in his AP classes with the bare minimum effort. As a parent it drives me crazy, but as a workaholic whose boss values volume over quality, I wonder if it means my son will have a happier life. Well, that’s a topic for another thread. As long as S does business or comp sci I think he can hack it and still be an impact swimmer. But as noted the actual admission could be the toughest part he’'ll be going head to head with the kids who did what it took to get As in all the tough classes and hey, maybe he just won’t deserve that slot.</p>