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How Does Transitioning Differ Between Grade Levels? (Grade 10 to 11)
  • Student Perspective

Nearly 74% of survey participants selected sophomore to junior year as their most challenging transition. Among those responses, 90% attributed such struggles to the rigors of the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

How Does Transitioning Differ Between Grade Levels? (Grade 9 to 10)
  • Student Perspective

Around 50% of interview respondents found the transition into sophomore year to be the least challenging. Compared to the previous year of struggling to adapt to high school, sophomore year tends to be a bit more enjoyable for many students.