<p>I recently was excepted into some of the HADES prep schools, I aced the ssat with a score in the 99th percentile without having any knowledge of what would be on the test, and my interview went great for every school I was accepted to. The problem is that I'm a slacker, I currently attend a very lax new york public school, but my only have an A- average (a 92/100). I also got accepted into Laguardia, Bronx Science, and Beacon. Should I attend one of the boarding schools (Hotchkiss, Deerfeild, Exeter), or should I attend a public school? Will I survive in a top prep school?</p>
<p>I think that If such schools accepted you is because they know you’ll be able to handle it and because you have what it takes to be in that school</p>
<p>You have an amazing chance there, think about it! :)</p>
<p>If you slack at these schools you will get roasted. I know that at Exeter and Hotchkiss, students are required to do tons of work. I’m sure it is the same at Deerfield, but I can’t speak for that. Anyway, the students do the “work” because they like the stimulation, they love to learn, etc. If you are already committed to being a “slacker,” ie., just getting by, then you shouldn’t bother. You would ultimately be unhappy with the work, and the results. Plus, it would be unfair to your classmates. Generally speaking, the other students are there because they love to learn. Having a committed slacker around would be a drag on them.</p>
<p>I do not consider myself to not “love learning”, but I procrastinate a lot. I wasn’t using slacker in the sense that I do not hand in class work, or do not pay attention in class, I meant more that within my school, I achieve only slightly above average, I am probably 80/120 people in my grade.Though I almost always do my homework, I have at times handed it in a day late, and usually start my homework at around 9, and I don’t always write down notes in class.</p>
<p>Whether you stay in public school or choose prep school, you may want to consider that either option will require more work and determination if you hope to succeed. High school is a whole 'nother animal. :-)</p>
<p>@Prepschool999 I forgot!!</p>
<p>Go to revisit days, you’ll be able to be in some classes, see how they work, ask about homeworks, schedules, sports, arts and other activities and things you “might be worried about”</p>
<p>Most likely you will go one of two ways. You may rise to the occasion and do great work or you may continue your procrastinating ways and crash and burn.</p>
<p>It will be easier to become a better student at BS because you will be surrounded by many eager hardworking students. You won’t have the temptation to kick back and watch a movie or go out with friends instead of doing homework, because the rules and location won’t allow it. Of course a dedicated slacker/procrastinator can find ways around the rules and gravitate towards others like themselves.</p>
<p>You will have easier access to teachers, study help, the library, etc. You will also have more demanding homework than you thought possible!</p>
<p>Do go to revisit days. Check out what academic supports they offer like classes in time management, times during the school day set aside to meet with teachers, mandatory study hours, etc. BS is a lot of money so don’t waste it. Also there are many students on wait lists who would love to have your spot if you are only lukewarm about it or really don’t see yourself applying yourself.</p>
<p>Finally, it is a great gift being offered to you and the schools that accepted you think you can and will be a great student. Are you ready to take advantage if this opportunity (in a good way!)?</p>
<p>Go to prep school without any question. It will be a huge adjustment for you, but ultimately you will receive a far better, individualized education. I am a NYC public school teacher and there is no way to compare the two. You have the top choices in NYC, but you will be competing with thousands of other students for the attention from a teacher. Yes, you might struggle away at school at first, but you can do the work and I think you will become more motivated. I also think that boarding school will open you up to many more opportunities. I would go to revisit days and try to see which school gives you the most support as a new student.</p>
<p>I think that if you were a true “slacker,” you never would’ve thought of applying in the first place.</p>