Anyone struggling to make their final choice?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My child still deciding.

Same in my house. It is stressing me out, but I'm trying to be supportive. My17 year old one year into the pandemic does not have a strong sense of self, so this huge decision is paralyzing. Fortunately, he has good options, so there's not wrong decision.

[Anonymous]

Good luck you guys.

When my child was deciding, there were things I loved about each of the schools, but also concerns. I was actually so happy that she had to decide instead of me.

Be prepared to second guess her in your heart, but your words should be supportive and enthusiastic. This is the biggest decision most of them have ever made. It feels scary (whether they admit it or not). Embrace their choice and help them do the same!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck you guys.

When my child was deciding, there were things I loved about each of the schools, but also concerns. I was actually so happy that she had to decide instead of me.

Be prepared to second guess her in your heart, but your words should be supportive and enthusiastic. This is the biggest decision most of them have ever made. It feels scary (whether they admit it or not). Embrace their choice and help them do the same! [/quote

Good advice

[Anonymous]

My kid is still deciding too- four totally different schools but I think the race is really between three of them. Finally finished up visiting them all this week. So she has... a few DAYS to decide now. She’ll be fine wherever she goes. Glad I’m not the one deciding!!

[Anonymous]

Making a pros and cons list really helped my kid: one school just emerged as the right choice. She put pluses and minuses under headings like: cost, location, coursework, clubs, etc.

If your child has not read reviews / survey results on UNIGO, that might also elucidate a difference between the schools that they were not aware of (like school spirit or drinking rates or professor availability?).

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

DC still deciding between two schools - equivalent academics- similar reputations school and program desire.

One in-state tuition, 45 minute drive from home vs out of state tuition and a 6 hour drive.

Fear child may choose the out of state school resulting in $45000 debt.

I welcome any approach to help him see the cheaper just as valuable- even if it means seeing HS classmates on occasion.

[Anonymous]

DD has narrowed it down to two very different schools. No idea how she's going to pick between the two.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC still deciding between two schools - equivalent academics- similar reputations school and program desire.

One in-state tuition, 45 minute drive from home vs out of state tuition and a 6 hour drive.

Fear child may choose the out of state school resulting in $45000 debt.

I welcome any approach to help him see the cheaper just as valuable- even if it means seeing HS classmates on occasion.

You might help him understand what his monthly payment will be into his 30’s! And talk thru how that will influence where he lives, if he can afford a car, etc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC still deciding between two schools - equivalent academics- similar reputations school and program desire.

One in-state tuition, 45 minute drive from home vs out of state tuition and a 6 hour drive.

Fear child may choose the out of state school resulting in $45000 debt.

I welcome any approach to help him see the cheaper just as valuable- even if it means seeing HS classmates on occasion.

I can relate! Our DD came down to Ga Tech and UVA. We said nothing but were very happy when he chose UVA, and her experIence there was terrific. She’s now in grad program of her choice. She knew there was a 45k difference between the schools, then, but we said nothing. Good luck!