Repeating a Year?

Prep School Admissions
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<p>Okay, so I did a search on this and nothing came up. I'm sure there's threads for this, I'm probably just doing it completely wrong, >_></p>

<p>Anyhow, can you guys answer my questions or direct me to threads that have info on the subject? Thanks!</p>

<p>Is repeating a year mandatory in some cases? Which ones?
Can you only repeat freshman year?
Can you choose to repeat a year even if you don't need to?
What are the benefits to repeating a year?
What are the downsides to repeating a year?
Will it increase my chances if I repeat a year? Will it decrease them?
Should I take the SSAT as an eighth grader or something if I want to repeat a year?
Will I room with someone my age or my grade?
Is it easier to get financial aid?
Do you have more opportunities by repeating a year? Less?
Would you or would you not recommend repeating a year?</p>

<p>Excuse my horrible grammar. Thanks so much! ;D</p>

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<p>That’s a lot of questions! I’ll take a crack at them.</p>

<p>1). Yes, there are times that a school will offer admission with the requirement that the student repeat. This is usually with struggling students, and not at the top tier schools</p>

<p>2). No, you can repeat any year. junior year repeat is popular.</p>

<p>3). Yes, you can chose. Just have a good reason when they ask you why.</p>

<p>4). & 5). Benefits are there for kids who are young for their class, had a poor academic year, etc. otherwise there is no specific benefit</p>

<p>No easier for financial aid. You’ll room with someone in your grade.</p>

<p>If you are a boy and are young for your class, it’s a good idea. At some schools more than 1/3 of the 9th grade boys are repeats. If you are a mature with good grades, it probably isn’ta good idea, in my opinion</p>