<p>It's a strange question to ask, since it seems like most people here are absolutely determined to get into BS, but I'm just wondering, has anyone changed their mind? And why?</p>
<p>I guess some reasons might be:</p>
<ul>
<li>far from home and family and friends (especially for international applicants!)</li>
<li>less privacy</li>
<li>too expensive</li>
<li>many new responsibilities</li>
<li>parents don't want you to leave</li>
</ul>
<p>But then of course, the whole idea of BS is like having a great adventure/experience. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>My #2 DC is now leaning towards a local day school–he has older sis at BS and has seen tremendous pressure on her; difficulty in standing out/getting the grades she wants; missing friends at home and being very stressed out. Staying home in a familiar environment at a nice local private school option is looking like the favorite at this point.</p>
<p>I felt this way a few weeks ago. I felt as if it would be better if I stayed home. But, I got over that feeling. Now, my mind is set again on BS.</p>
<p>Sort of, but I know it’s not really justified, as in I can’t say why. For me it’s a bit like having built up the courage to go on a rollercoaster and then when you’re in the seat and it’s about to take off you get like a panic and want to back out of it. </p>
<p>At least I know that if I’m accepted on M10 there’s a 95% chance I’ll go.</p>
<p>That is a great analogy. 8) I love rollercoasters.</p>
<p>I do sometimes think about whether I really do want to go or not, and these thoughts increase as M10 gets closer, but deep down, I know I’m going to go.</p>
<p>I love the analogy! Remember that when the rollercoaster is over you have that feeling of relief and excitement, making you want to go again (maybe this is the relation to college apps. lol).</p>
<p>I applied to 5 schools and believe I can get in no less than 3,but there are more reasons now that I feel I shouldn’t do bs. It is more hype than reality, but I do enjoy the process.</p>
<p>I think that even though some of us do want to go to BS, we have to remember that no matter how prestigious the school, it still only is a high school and that we mustn’t feel like a failure. Hope these words were encouraging even if you are not able to go to BS!</p>
<p>Nice! I’m scared of roller coasters, too. Every time I go to Seaworld, I freak out on Journey to Atlantis lol. And when I was little, I was SO scared of the unicorn ride (now harry potter ride thing with that wierd bird animal) at Universal Studios. Don’t think living right by the theme parks makes you a roller coaster lover (as so many people ask me these questions).</p>
I’m really scared of rollercoastes, I almost cried on the Woody Woodpecker ride at Universal Studios :o</p>