Has anyone successful talked their child out of their first choice?

[Anonymous]

For whatever reason except finances.

[Anonymous]

Nope

[Anonymous]

Yup.

[Anonymous]

I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Just for fun & entertainment purposes only, would you please share the names of the schools ?

[Anonymous]

No. Wasn't needed - didn't let them apply anywhere we wouldn't be fine with them going.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Just for fun & entertainment purposes only, would you please share the names of the schools ?

Yeah, I'm really curious about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

What does he feel he missed at the school he chose?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Do kids care even half as much about rankings as DCUM parents do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Do kids care even half as much about rankings as DCUM parents do?

Depends on their HS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Do kids care even half as much about rankings as DCUM parents do?

My daughter didn’t. I’m guessing most really don’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Do kids care even half as much about rankings as DCUM parents do?

They do when they graduate and have to find jobs, at least.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Do kids care even half as much about rankings as DCUM parents do?

They do when they graduate and have to find jobs, at least.

Dang it’s hard to find a job after college - if only gone to Harvard I’d be employed already.
-said no kid ever

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tried, but DC was adamant that the “fit” was right at the preferred school. DC is now a senior and has mentioned multiple times that they wish they listened to me and went with the (much) higher ranked school. I knew I was right, but let DC make the final decision.

Do kids care even half as much about rankings as DCUM parents do?

They do when they graduate and have to find jobs, at least.

3% unemployment rate Who's not getting a job?