<p>So I am a 9th grader and i have skipped 2 grades, and although i'm going to a good public school, my parents want to have me redo 9th so that i'l look better to colleges. My family is moving and we got accepted to an amazing private school, and they think 4 years there is exponentially better than 3.
Points to consider:
I make friends more easily with people much older than me
My GPA has not dipped below 3.78 except when I missed a week of school to travel
I am highly opposed to redoing 9th grade</p>
<p>If it is for grades, no. If the extra year is to allow you time to enjoy high school and slow down a bit, it makes some sense (take different courses so you are not bored). Colleges rarely know if you skipped a grade (it is not a hook/advantage with admissions);sometimes kids who rushed through HS so fast end up collapsing in college. Take your time, you will be in the adult world soon enough.</p>
<p>you are highly opposed to it, and your parents are exponentially for it. hmm, i don’t know the reasons why either group is so convinced of what is best for you. but your asking this suggests maybe you aren’t as opposed as you say you are (or are you just looking for ammunition you can use to convince your parents of your position…?)</p>
<p>I think if you want to do 3 years they should let you try it. that way, you blaming your parents decisions about your education if the outcome is bad, or them feeling guilt about it, can be avoided.</p>
<p>my mom forced me to a go to a school i didn’t want to got to, and i ended up not doing very well, and she felt all this guilt, and i held her responsible. </p>
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<p>are you going to be starting as a freshman either way? or does the 3 year plan mean being a transfer student?</p>