How does a low-tech, process-oriented middle school education translate to competitive Bay Area high schools? In this candid panel discussion, MMS alumni Neyla (Branson), Asher (Marin Academy), and Solomon (The Bay School) join Terry Dubow to share their real-world experiences with high school workloads, letter grades, and AI. Their stories offer a reassuring look at how intrinsic curiosity, self-advocacy, and time management skills build true high school readiness.