whose seniors haven't decided yet?

[Anonymous]

Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.

[Anonymous]

You aren't the only one for sure!

[Anonymous]

I am dealing with it. It's awful. she won't make a decision. I am ready to just say you are not going at all and take a GAP year.

[Anonymous]

My kid JUST chose yesterday and picked the "lower ranked" school because it's a better fit. Big sigh of relief. You will be there by this time next week no matter what!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid JUST chose yesterday and picked the "lower ranked" school because it's a better fit. Big sigh of relief. You will be there by this time next week no matter what!

shares schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.

tell us where she’s deciding between, and I’m sure we can figure out where she should go!!!

[Anonymous]

Tell her she has all good choices.
and where will she feel most comfortable and "at home" for the next 4 years

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.

tell us where she’s deciding between, and I’m sure we can figure out where she should go!!!

No, that's exactly what OP and her child don't need: the name brand whores of DCUM telling them to choose the most prestigious school over whatever she really wants.

[Anonymous]

OP, what are her choices?

Yes, my stepkid and my nephew have not decided. One is a money issue (likes one better, got more money from the other). The other is that he did not get into his top choices and there are no standpoints among the admits.

[Anonymous]

DD waitlisted at high reaches, loved MHC but didn't get merit aid and says "It's not worth $82,00." Doesn't want me to call MHC to ask them to match her merit awards from other colleges. She's trying to decide between two highly ranked SLACs but not feeling the love for either one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, what are her choices?

Yes, my stepkid and my nephew have not decided. One is a money issue (likes one better, got more money from the other). The other is that he did not get into his top choices and there are no standpoints among the admits.

This one is tough. Mine had this and each of the contenders had something to love (thus - why they were on the list) but each had significant cons. In the end they chose the school with the standout program in their area of interest but they are left feeling "meh".

I know several kids that are also in the "just indecisive" category....choosing between good(even great) but different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD waitlisted at high reaches, loved MHC but didn't get merit aid and says "It's not worth $82,00." Doesn't want me to call MHC to ask them to match her merit awards from other colleges. She's trying to decide between two highly ranked SLACs but not feeling the love for either one.

did she get merit and from those SLACs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD waitlisted at high reaches, loved MHC but didn't get merit aid and says "It's not worth $82,00." Doesn't want me to call MHC to ask them to match her merit awards from other colleges. She's trying to decide between two highly ranked SLACs but not feeling the love for either one.

did she get merit and from those SLACs?

No merit from the SLACs she's seriously looking at. Just from ones she doesn't like, or feels are too low ranked.

[Anonymous]

If she really prefers MHC I think you should call.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD waitlisted at high reaches, loved MHC but didn't get merit aid and says "It's not worth $82,00." Doesn't want me to call MHC to ask them to match her merit awards from other colleges. She's trying to decide between two highly ranked SLACs but not feeling the love for either one.

did she get merit and from those SLACs?

No merit from the SLACs she's seriously looking at. Just from ones she doesn't like, or feels are too low ranked.

DP. Why doesn't she contact FA office of tge ones she likes with the offers from the others? You never know what they might respond. Good luck!