<p>You have NO IDEA how long I’ve been waiting for someone to say that. Thank you so much. (: Seriously. And this is coming from an ivy-legacy.</p>
<p>I think that all of this grammar instructor and school-bashing has taken the thread well away from a few of the OP’s original questions.</p>
<p>Instead of focusing on HYP schools (chances/merits/etc.), perhaps some folks can speak to the following:</p>
<p>-How bad is it to have a B avg as a 10th grader in a HADES BS?
-Is it difficult to rebound?</p>
<p>I don’t know what all the fuss is about. I didn’t get accepted to any boarding schools, but going on what I’ve heard I would expect a B average a HADES school. You don’t just get As there the way you do at public school. I transferred to a private day school, and was shocked to see B’s on my papers, since at public school I got 100s. </p>
<p>Don’t pull your child out unless they want to come home… Think about how they might feel if they knew you thought they had no chance of getting into med school or whatever if they were getting B’s.</p>
<p>Seriously B might be OK, which is also absolutely where I would draw the line. As much as many people may claim otherwise, GPA is the MOST important thing, so deal with it.</p>
<p>Thank you SevenDad for reigning the conversation back to topic. Our family have had a few discussions and listened to everyone’s input. Classes have been rearranged to make the best use of conference times, and a study schedule has been drafted that makes more sense than what was being used (just one solid chunk at the end of the day to finish it all). I think having chats with other returning BS students regarding how they managed their time effectively will make a big difference. I appreciate the posts that have been made offering suggestions and opinions regarding our efforts to keep said student at this HADES school. Even the shocking ones helped us see things from a different point of view. Thank you.</p>
<p>It might also be a good idea to have your kid visit the ASC (Academic Support Center) and sign up for peer tutoring. That’s always a great way to get a foothold in classes that used to be difficult!</p>