Parents who didn't grow up in the American system, and who may have moved to the U.S. in large part for their children's education, feel desperate and in-the-dark. Some shell out tens of thousands of dollars for consultants as early as junior high.
The weird thing about it is that college attendance in the USA is actually on the decline, peaking in 2010. The elite colleges are facing more competition than ever, but there is beginning to be a squeeze in some mid-level colleges.
Although, it might be better for the teenagers to aim a little lower and become more well rounded than try to chase the best.
The weird thing about it is that college attendance in the USA is actually on the decline, peaking in 2010. The elite colleges are facing more competition than ever, but there is beginning to be a squeeze in some mid-level colleges.
Although, it might be better for the teenagers to aim a little lower and become more well rounded than try to chase the best.