I'm 14 going to be a freshman this fall. I'm in all honors classes. I have to a book report and 3 essays for english. I'm going to be in Algebra II and I have to do all these papers and turn them in on the first day of school. In Biology Honors I have to do all these work sheets and write 3 essays. Ontop of all that my parents have me in SAT / ACT prep. They have me doing tennis,cheerleading and gymnastics which is ok but it's alot to do. Is this normal for a 14 year old or is it alot?
2007-07-04 14:23:58 · 24 answers · asked by Kenzie+Camden=♥ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I'm in all honors. AlgebraII is honors . I don't have a problem with the sports cuz i love them
2007-07-04 14:34:44 · update #1
Another question. Whats the diff between an IVY league college and the rest of them?
2007-07-04 14:45:09 · update #2
My dad went to Harvard and My mom went to Yale I heard those are Ivy leauge
2007-07-04 15:51:01 · update #3
yea they pay for it. I think it's a waist of time to
2007-07-04 18:01:43 · update #4
too* I messed up
2007-07-04 18:02:25 · update #5
Once upon a time IVY league meant something really huge. Nowadays it is not as important. Most parents are fixated on Ivy leagues without doing much research as to how colleges are rated. The only purpose for an Ivy league is bragging rights for Mom and Dad.
Many colleges are rated by their refusal rates (how many students they turn down) and money raised by college fundraisers. Factors NOT included in most lists are graduation rates, student satisfaction, ease of access to professors, ability to get into classes you want, or staff satisfaction. Some of the top school actually have the lowest satisfaction rate among students. Many schools now refuse to participate in the college ranking system because the system is flawed and can be easily manipulated.
This is too much for you. They may end up burning you out. As far as college is concerned, it is better on the resume to concentrate on 1 or 2 sports and really devote yourself to them. Overloading extracurriculars is not good for you and does not look any better to schools who know students are being groomed from early ages. Colleges want to see your passion and a committment.
Grades and AP classes are also good. There is no doubt they help your grades. But a student who is overloaded by grades and spends summers in school and ACT prep courses is also considered to be 'not well rounded'. Colleges can tell when a kid is overly groomed. So talk to your parents about maybe easing up on the AP's (pick one or two of your best subject and no others), and concentrating on only one or two extracurriculars and striving for leadership positions within them. It will be better for you all around.
I understand they are trying to guarantee you success... but they need to still keep your love of education alive. If learning ceases to be fun you may just bomb your first year at college. BTW, college is not as hard as people make it out to be. If you have good study skills (as you obviously seem to) and committment then you will be FINE.
2007-07-04 15:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by scottishduffy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's quite a lot but I'm sure they are trying to make sure you have a well rounded life. I would sit down and discuss with them that while you appreciate their love and efforts, you are overwhelmed and need to work on prioritizing what is most important. Only do the extracurriculars that you are interested in and have time to do. If you are an honors student - that is great - keep it up. I'm not sure if this work is assigned by the teachers over the summer or your parents are having you do some kind of extra credit but if it's teacher assigned just try to get a little done at a time through-out the summer so you still have time to relax.
Honors classes do look great on your college apps of course, but it's a bit soon for SAT prep. Usually Juniors take the SATs so you'd take SAT prep next year. Usually sophmores take the PSATs - which are a practice test basicaly for the SATs.
You are lucky that your parents care about you enough to encourage you to do all these thnigs though - theer are too many parents out there who do nothing or leave it all up to the teachers to motivate the kids and that just can't work. It's great that they are involved.
2007-07-04 14:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rae T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds about right, you make the work sound like a lot of schoolwork but also understand you have all summer to do it. Do a little at a time and it's nothing. Don't wait until the last minute, it'll be harder to do that and get good grades in HS. The SAT/ACT prep is a bit odd, and a waste of money if they're paying for it. It's paying someone to supervise you and make you study, why not just pay you directly. The math you'll be studying this year and don't need to brush up on it since you'll have it in school and that's usually the problem area. HS is fun, busy and on the go all of the time but you'll have tons of memories with friends.
2007-07-04 17:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by texas hearts 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ivy League colleges have a reputation for scholastic achievement and social prestige ...for example Harvard, Yale, Duke etc. A "regular college" have the same expectations in their students but can be cheaper then the Ivy league...To get into an Ivy League you pretty much have to be in the top 5 of your class.
If you feel that your parents are pushing you too much you need to have a sit down conversation with them...letting them know that you understand they are trying to make a smart responsible woman out of you but in order for you to become a woman you need to stand up for what you believe-tell them you are a bit overwhelmed and tell them that you would like to drop a few things and maybe pick it up again in a few years once you feel comfortable with juggling all the tasks. Good luck!
2007-07-04 15:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all I just want to congratulate you on being a wonderful student its seems like you are very intelligent. With regards to your parents I think they want you to succeed in everything you do so maybe you could go to an Ivy league University. If you think it is to much for you talk to your parents and tell them that you are to exhausted with all this work that your High School is putting on you and that you just want to not have all those extracurricular activities. I wouldn't say get rid of all of them since university look at those activities as well. Personally I think that your parents are doing an excellent job on raising a smart, intelligent young woman who has her whole life in front of her. I think your parents just want the best for you and maybe they just want to give you something they couldn't get. Keep up the good work I know your parents are thrilled to have a child like you.
2007-07-04 14:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by GDJS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a lot to me! WOW! Your parents are preparing you for life in general! If you can handle all of these responsibilities now, then you will sail right through college and parenthood! Plus, keeping busy like that will keep you out of trouble! It's better to spend your time educating yourself than playing video games and chatting on the Internet! You'll be thankful when you graduate from college, which I'm sure you will! Be thankful your parents are pushing you to be somebody!
2007-07-04 14:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I definitely think that's a lot to do. To be taking Algebra II freshman year is amazing, at least where I am, cause you usually take it junior year, unless you're in honors, then you take it sophmore year. Doing all those papers and such must be a pain, and you're only 14. Why are you in SAT/ACT prep if you're only gonna be a freshman. don't you have to take those tests junior year?
2007-07-04 14:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a lot, but I belive their intentions are for the best. School should be a top priority. In today's society you need to have a solid education to build a good life for yourself. All the activities you are in would be overwhelming so it is possible to cut some of that out, but I think they are just trying to be good parents. You will thank them one day.
2007-07-04 14:31:07 · answer #8 · answered by ontrack522 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 14 aswell, but Im not that busy. i think they are just trying to be good parents and give you as many opportunities as possible. only you know if it's too much to do, do you feel like you're always rushing around doing things? Do you ever get a break?
2007-07-04 14:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ shizzle ♥ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omfg u r extraordinary. i would say just enjoy high school while u still can caz it can go by fast, im gonna be a senior soon, n i didnt do ne of those that u mentioned.. u r doing lots of things, which will deff help u get into college...which is good but u also gotta enjoy life a lil more..
As for ur parents.. talk to them say something like (ex - "Education is important, but so is enjoying life. I promise to do good in school but please dont pressure me.") or something like that, good luck
2007-07-04 14:27:52 · answer #10 · answered by Lina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋