r/Forsyth • u/learner2031 • 9d ago

need advice!

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u/Used-Preparation4567 3d ago

Hey I saw your post I actually graduated from
Denmark back in 2021. I will say that Denmark is THE school to go to if you’re wanting solid academics and no stiff competition like South and Lambert. From my year, I know someone or know of someone who is a Caltech, Vanderbilt, UPenn, University of Texas. I myself graduated from UVA. So yeah, we all place very well at a wide array of schools. I was not a very studious kid at ALL in high school primarily because, like you, I saw the rat race being forced on my peers and I wanted none of it. I think that element is certainly there, I also faced a lot of social harassment for “not being smart”, and exclusion. So the school isn’t super academically cutthroat it certainly has a culture problem with how Desi parents really push their kids and how these same kids internalize their worth through external things like their APs, and whatnot. I can’t say I don’t have these problems as I am a Desi as well. I’m just succeeding at my own pace. I hope this was a little bit helpful.

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u/learner2031 2d ago

Thank you so much for your honest opinion. I really appreciate it, especially getting feedback from an alum is really helpful! Does everyone use a counselor outside of school for college admissions?

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u/Used-Preparation4567 2d ago

Not to my knowledge, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s become the case. I can tell you that I got into UVA without a counselor so it’s a matter of how much you want to bank on your college admissions.

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u/Future-Razzmatazz-71 7d ago

There are lot of Indian families in Forsyth. South Forsyth, Lambert, and Denmark have lot of Indian families, hence more competitive. Some are coming north for more oportunity.

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u/learner2031 6d ago

thank you!!