Tried answering all in sequence: 1. Improved in attracting people. Strength got increased by leaps and bounds. 2. Less pressure on kids, more on parents. 3. Higher grade you go, less activities for kids. Or they provide options and make kids as Jack of all and master of none. 4. Academics are as normal as any school. Nothing special. Extra curricular activities will be more and at the same time as stated above. Jack of all and master of none.