<p>@gapoc459
I would not say it is a highly competitive atmosphere. If you mean that the people are neck and neck, that’s more percieved, not really true for the majority of the population. Yes, many people are smart, and motivated, and want to do their best. But that lends to a intellectual atmosphere in some groups, but not a competitive one. The support system is great, and in general you need to want it. You need to want to go to boarding school, to want the most for yourself. I would say that’s a necessity no matter what when you’re going away from home at 14 for considerable expense.</p>