There are two high schools I have to choose between. One is nearby and is a brand new school, called Panther Creek. This is my base school and is very close by. This is good because then my parents can pick me up from afterschool things. Also since it is a new school it will have all new lab equipment, books, chairs, desks, etc.  \n\nI was also accepted into a magnet school that is almost 45 minutes. It is a very very good school and I know a lot of people who go there. My gut feeling says that I should go there, but it might mean that I won't be able to participate in after school activities and even sports because of lack of transportation. Also, I might have to come home later than normal and leave in the morning early because of the distance. I personally think this school better suits my academic desires but is academics alone more important than having sports/extracurriculars as well?\n\nWhich school should I go to? I don't have long to decide. Only a week. PLEASE HELP!
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Because of the way that you sound, you don't seem to be completely academics, and it sounds like you would want to go to college and that you should have extracurriculars if you want to go to college, so i'd go to Panther Creek.  Sometimes when your gut tells you something, it's just hungry.  if some1 else gives you a better answer gl at your new school.
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You have to make a choice. Nothing sucks more than being somewhere you don't want to be. (You wouldn't happen to be in the middle of Kansas, would you? I did that. It sucked.)\n\nYou have to decide if you are going to make the most of the shi**y situation, or if you are going to do what you really want to do. \n\nIf you want to go somewhere else, you'd better start applying and seeking financially aid now. Stand up to your parents and tell them that it is YOUR education, and you want to be happy. Or, if you haven't already done so, sit down with them and have an adult conversation about this. They might just listen if you are calm and rational about it. \n\nIf you are to stay where you are, start looking for classes that you would enjoy. Seek out what things you could do for fun. How close is the biggest city? Are there any clubs you could join? \n\nYou have to make the most of what you have if you can't get what you want. :)
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Fist of all it will be different.But in a good way. You get to have more freedom but you also have more homeowork.You get to meet new people. But also new and more teachers. Only have to spend 50 minutes with them. So there are some con's. I just can't all the differences.You have to expierence them for your self. Here's some advice. If you come in contact with a problem just stay brave. Oh and yes more homework. But some of it's fun. And if you get a choice,join band. It's really fun after the beginner year. More songs and way more concerts for the family and friends.
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your freshman year--especially the first day--is always kinda scary--just be yourself--its not that bad--really its not--i graduated from high school in 1990 and to be honest with you--my freshman year was my best and most fun time! Do you not have any friends at all that you go to school with now that will be making this transition with you? Anyway--just remember--you are not alone--it would be REALLY scary if you were the ONLY freshman in the WHOLE school! LoL! Hang in there--and before you know it--you will feel right at home!
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That school is awesome! You should definally go there!!!!!! Its the best school! ! ! ! Not really but its pretty good. lol
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I did the same thing. I was taken out of public school after first grade, and began homeschooling in 2nd. I continued to be homeschooled through 10th, and went to public high school my Jr. and Sr. years. I did it for the chance to make friends and also to graduate with an accredited diploma. I am now a Jr. in college and doing great, no problems with the transition. I would say go for it, and here are a few things I delt with. \n\n1. make sure your parents or whoever made the decision to homeschool you is aware of what you want to do and you have talked about it, this was a little rough for me!\n\n2. You are most likely ahead of the other kids in your grade so far as schoolwork is concerned, as usualy homeschooling curriculum is more advanced, you have no one to copy from, and you are an independant learner, so you absorb more. Keep this in mind as you enter publoic school, and don't let your study habits go, even though the work will seem easier. keep pushing hard, you will need the good reccomendations from teachers when you need scholarships and admissions references.\n\n3. since you have already had a year of highschool in homeschooling, check with your highschool guidance counselor over whether or not those classes will transfer to their school, since usualy you are starting to accumulate high-school credits by now. They may have you take a placement test for credit in some areas, and they may have you re-take a class through the school in the evening or summer - A pain, but I thought it was worth it. \n\nI wish you the best of luck with this, and hope it helps. I LOVED my two years of highschool, and made some wonderful friends. If you have any questions for me, or need help with anything, you can email me at this addy!!!!! Good Luck!!
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Your score is fine!  I dont know how much Princeton expects because I never went there, but I also went to a highly reputed school.  I realized after spending $30K/yr on college... I could have got the same education from a different school for much less, not be in this huge debt now that I graduated, and been much much happier somewhere else.  Just because a school has a "name" doesn't mean it's the best school for you.  Now, I wish I had gone somewhere else, instead of my "dream" school.  If you really want to go to Princeton and they dont accept you, try going to a different school for a year, and then try to transfer into Princeton the next year.  I've heard its easier to transfer into a school than get accepted from the start.  If you really want to take the test again, go for it... but I really doubt your score will change that much in 2 months.  Your score can get you into a lot of good schools (your Math is excellent).  What major do you want to go into?  Good luck!
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Does your school offer something like taking classes at a college near you?  The schools here have a program that lets students take classes in areas where they have exhausted the school's ability to offer classes in those areas.  The school district even pays for their tuition and books.  One of my kids took art and history classes a couple hours a day during his last year of high school. He got to go to three different colleges and had a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each of them when it was time to pick a college to go to.  A friend of his took computer courses and got a head start on college that way.\n\nIf your school doesn't have this program, you might try signing up for an independent study class with a faculty member at your school.  That can be a lot less structured than a regular class and you can go in the direction of your interest with someone who will guide you and may enjoy the experience with you.  You can probably help decide what your final project will be and you can make it something you're really excited about learning.\n\nOr take an evening class at a college near you--see if your school will give you credit for it.  If not, too bad, but you'll still get to infuse your intellectual life with some new energy.\n\nIs there some way to get experience in things you don't do as easily as learning at your school?  How about leadership skills, or exploring career areas through mentorships or job shadowing?  Volunteering to help less able students might challenge you more than learning does, but life skills are even more important than intellectual ones in the long run.\n\nYou really have a long time coming in that life you don't want to waste any of.  I understand how you feel, truly I do, but you should take a long, wise view here.  Unless you can demonstrate to your school district that you know it all already or you can convince a college to offer you entrance without a high school diploma (which might be an option, actually), or you're wealthy enough to live without getting a job, you're stuck in school.  \n\nYou do have my sympathy.  I know it's no easier for very talented students to make it through school than it is for intellectually challenged ones.  In both cases, special education options are needed.
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Do you prefer to be a BIG FISH in a little pond or a LITTLE FISH in a big pond?\n\nIf you like to get involved and want to be a part of the school climate/government/activities/etc., go for the small school. If you want to be anonymous and blend a bit, go for the large school. Regardless, you'll find your own group of friends who you love and can't live without.
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Hey there: I had a great 4 years at a school I don't remember visiting until after I made my decision. So, there's proof that you are not doomed! That said, I knew that I wanted to be in the greater Boston area, wanted a small liberal arts school, and wanted a great chemistry department. I think the more you really know about what you want, the better your chance of getting it! Think about the education, of course, but also things like: \n1  - how large a school would you like to attend? Big schools often have more varied classes, but can be overwhelming to some folks.\n2 - how far from home do you want to be? (my parents did not like the idea of my moving half way across the globe, and I was happy that I ended up closer to home!)\n3 - if you have an idea of what you want to study, great, but... unless you are 110% certain, I'd recommend not choosing a school just based on the strength of one program.\n4 - in what kind of neighborhood is the school? I knew myself well enough to know that I did not want to be in a big city, but I also wanted to be near one. (I ended up about 10 miles outside Boston...)\n\nIf you can't get to see the schools you're interested in, you might consider meeting with alumni in your area. If you call the schools' admission offices, they often can point you at alumni (my alum mater sends me prospective students!). Then, you can get an idea of what the school was like when the person you're speaking to graduated. (So, try to find recent grads - unlike me!)\n\nYou can also ask if the admission's office can give help you contact current students. If there is a line of study that particularly interests you, ask if there is a professor you can talk to on the phone. \n\nHave fun deciding. Although I remember agonizing over the decision, I think that the biggest learning experience I got was learning how to learn: how to pick up information fast, and communicate well. I also picked up the best friends I ever expect to have. Even after more than 25 years, we are still as close as ever.
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If the race for Valedictorian is all you care about, go to the new school. If it's your life you care about, stay. But if you go to the new school and dedicate your life to this race, you'd better make darn sure you win.
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This is what happens in my kids' school district! You should be going to some kind of orientation in the spring. You will learn what is expected and what middle school is like, there should a map given out and other information you will need. Then, at the end of summer, you are notified to come and pick up your schedule, P.E. clothes, and other stuff. You should be prepared to have to switch classes and dress out for physical education. Good Luck! If, you have anxiety or are worried, talk to your parents!
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I did CC in high school, and it was the worst time i've ever had in my life even though i was the top runner. i think you should quit track. it realy doesn't sound like you're having a good time of it. i wish someone would have made me quit CC--my life would have been so much better!Waaay too much pressure. I've learned that all the things in HS i thought were such huuuge problems really aren't that big of a deal. If you want to talk sometime, i'm here. As for the phone thing....it won't last forever. Use the time you would've talked to friends to write in a journal, figure out things in your life.
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I don't know these schools or your area, however I wouldn't take OFSTED reports as a definitive reason for choosing.  Having just been through the minefield of choosing a school for my children I sympathise with how difficult this can be. \n\nI would suggest you visit the three schools on your short list.  All good schools welcome visits from prospective parents and should be happy to show you around.  Ask questions on things that are important to you such as what reading schemes they have, what standards of numeracy and literacy are the children reaching/expected to reach at the end of their first year, what are their policies on bullying, sports, etc.  If there are particular things in the OFSTED reports that concern you raise these with the headteacher whilst you are there.\n\nGood luck, I'm sure you'll make the right decision!
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I agree; go to Bama (as long as you mean University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa).  SCU and LMU really are not too impressive.  Plus employers know that a lot of really top notch students go to their state's flagship public universities because of financial reasons.  Therefore, if you distinguish yourself at Bama, you'll be quite attractive to potential employers or graduate schools.  Of course, you'll save lots of money too.  It's a big enough school that if you want to ditch your high school crowd, you can make a new circle of friends.  On the other hand, if necessary you'll have your high school friends to fall back on.  If you're close enough to commute, try to stay on campus anyways; you'll have more fun, may be too much!  BTW, if you meet any of the Bama gymnasts, send them my way!
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Is there a guidance counselor or a trusted teacher you can speak with?  You could also try to speak with the school nurse.\nAre there any clubs at your school you could get involved with after school, or maybe a sport you could play?  If would give you a chance to get out of the house a bit and maybe make some new friends and develop some new interests.\nI hope it works out for you.
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As you may have heard, GA Southern is stereotypically a "party school." Don't get me wrong, you should be ok going to either choice, but in my opinion, State will be able to provide you with a better education. There are more resources available there and there are many different types of people.