Big Decision (Not ADD Friendly)

[JetRaiden]

Ok, you guys all know about how I like to let you guys make a bunch of decesions in my life for me, but sadly this isnt the case. For today's situation Im just gathering opinions collectively from both PSUsers and non-PSUsers alike.

Let the flames of dilemma proceed!

Ok, this september Im going into 11th grade. last year I didnt have the most academically successful school year (a few B's and C's and 1 D) and I just wasnt happy with my school. this school shall be referred to as "School A." However, I do have alot of good friends there, and I was looking forward to next year because since all the seniors are losers (its a small school, <300), me, and my friends, would basically own the place. I'm also getting my drivers license around september/october, and if I get good grades my parents are gonna help me buy a nice car (my dads loaded, and he doesnt want me driving a shit bucket in front of his house, fathers these days ).
Now back to the dilemma. From 1st to 10th Grade, I've gone to about 6 or 7 different schools, which was annoying because I always had to start over. Since I did poorly at School A, my parents want to send me to a boarding school in connecticut, School B. At first I thought it was completely out of the question. But in late June I went to visit, met the a bunch of the staff, and I must say, I kinda liked it. This school is VERY small, less then 100 kids in all, from 7th to 12th grade. and its only their 2nd year, so theyre really reaching out for people.
I took an IQ test a few times, and according to my parents and various education professionals, I did remarkably well (which I still dont believe to this day, because sometimes I feel like a total moron). One of the 4 people who started School B, said that my education profile fits their typical student. Which is good, apparently. Anyway, this school has a schedule that Im very happy with. 5 week terms, with a 2 week vacation at the end of each term, plus mucho vacation days (11 days off for thanksgiving alone). There also isnt any homework, and from what I saw, they pretty much nailed what every kid wants a school day to be like. I talked to the principal about what I want to do after high school. I mentioned I wanted to go to NYU. Let me show you how the college advisor wouldve responded, at School B, and hypothetically at school A.
School B:
"Well, we can suggest to you what classes you would have to take and activities you would have to do to get into such a school.
School A: "Pff...Yea right, kid. seriously, where do you want to go? CCRI? Dean college?" (you see, no one has really gone to any prestigious school at School A)
Now the negatives on School B. I havent met any of the kids there, not a single one. Especially since I'd have to essentially start over in terms of friends, Im not sure if I'll even like any of the kids there (especcially since its such a small school). Also, Ill have to live away from home for the first time since I was born. This is quite an adjustment. especially for my cat Russ, who cries outside my room every night so he can sleep in my bed. he also gets really upset when I go away for more then a day. This would also be a problem with my friends from my town, who go to the public high school. Especcially for my friend amanda, who in my opinion is flawless.


Well, there you have it. I'm sure I left out something, and if I did I'll add it in later.

edit: sorry, paragraphs got messed up.

[Infernus]

stay with your friends... its not the school that matters... for example my school sucks but I get letters from big college's (biggest being Yale) cause I did great on PSAT... stay with your friends dude, and try to get your work done right... a great environment is a big bonus and friends make a great environment...

[Triggar]

Wow, tough call.

For the sake of your academic/career future, I say go to school B. Nowadays we intarweb to connect us to people who are far away, and you've got a phone that you can use to keep in touch with your buddies from School A.

But staying at School A would provide you with some fun stories. But in the end, I say to go boarding school. You'll miss your cat and your family, but then you'll probably loooove being away like that.

Good luck!!

[StrangeFellow]

stick with your friends and go to school A

acidemicly (sp?) you would want school B but IMHO your friends are more important

[Biohazzard56]

School B, you could always talk to your old friends and make new ones.

I have a question though, I thought you were older how did you get all that stuff? Alienware, etc?

[Zodiac]

[JetRaiden]

Originally Posted by Biohazzard56

School B, you could always talk to your old friends and make new ones.

I have a question though, I thought you were older how did you get all that stuff? Alienware, etc?

I got the alienware from my various jobs(Gamestop, Providence Indoor Paintball). made alot of cash, which went to paintball and my compy.

btw, you suck zodiac.

[EarlyDawn]

School B. Your future is more important then friends who probably wouldn't be so close after Highschool anyway. Answer honestly: are your elementary / middle school friends still your *close* friends? Mine aren't.

[MattxMosh]

School B, chances are, when you get older, you wont have the same friends anyway.

[SDM]

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpypants

Why should I care.

[ChewyLSB]

School B, at the end of the day, you're probably not going to go to the same college as your friends, so you're going to lose them anyways. Your academics are much more important in the long run. When you apply for a job, what's more important, that you stuck with your highschool friends all four years, or better grades and a better college?

[SDM]

Go with plan B, unless your friends are going to support you the rest of your life financially.

[OneManArmy]

school B. friends come and go, GOOD friends never leave no matter what happens or how far you move apart. go for the school that will offer you the best chance at success.

[Neon Apocalypse]

well i would have to say school b

from what it seems you'd have an easier time there, and you would have more free time to spend time with friends you know, and you could make new ones, plus it makes your parents happy

you may not be able to be with your old friends at school, but if they're really good to you and like you then they would spend time with you outside of school, plus you would make new friends

the more friends the better

holy shit you worked at providence indoor?
do you know a Zack Johnson or Mike Boyer?

[JetRaiden]

yea I know Zack Johnson. not very well, but I remember he fixed my brother's Shocker a couple weeks back.