Just picked a college list!

[Anonymous]

I feel so relieved.

We picked a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice. "We" because it was a family decision: we parents wanted low-cost options, and our teen wasn't picky as long as the colleges had the major he wanted and were either close to home or within a context that felt familiar - so one of these choices is in a country that speaks our native language. I know that's not a lot of colleges. But frankly we're done here, and unless he collapses completely, he's certain to get into his 2nd and 3rd picks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I feel so relieved.

We picked a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice. "We" because it was a family decision: we parents wanted low-cost options, and our teen wasn't picky as long as the colleges had the major he wanted and were either close to home or within a context that felt familiar - so one of these choices is in a country that speaks our native language. I know that's not a lot of colleges. But frankly we're done here, and unless he collapses completely, he's certain to get into his 2nd and 3rd picks.

You and your child are SEPARATE PEOPLE. It's your child's list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I feel so relieved.

We picked a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice. "We" because it was a family decision: we parents wanted low-cost options, and our teen wasn't picky as long as the colleges had the major he wanted and were either close to home or within a context that felt familiar - so one of these choices is in a country that speaks our native language. I know that's not a lot of colleges. But frankly we're done here, and unless he collapses completely, he's certain to get into his 2nd and 3rd picks.

You and your child are SEPARATE PEOPLE. It's your child's list.

This

[Anonymous]

OP here. ??? I just told you why it was a family decision. I understand it may be different in your family, but in mine, it's not just my child's list.

[Anonymous]

I hope there's enough room in dorm room for all of you.

[Anonymous]

OP, I get it. Congrats & good luck to ALL of you!

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP. I understand the family decision of making sure there were low-cost options. DCUM is made of money and most of these posters do not understand the concept of low-cost options. Everybody cannot write a check for 60-70k for four years. Hope it turns out to be a good fit for your DC.

[Anonymous]

I'm with you OP, it's a family decision since you're the one paying for it.

Good luck with the process! It is a roller coaster. You get off, you're relieved, and you are glad you took the ride.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I feel so relieved.

We picked a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice. "We" because it was a family decision: we parents wanted low-cost options, and our teen wasn't picky as long as the colleges had the major he wanted and were either close to home or within a context that felt familiar - so one of these choices is in a country that speaks our native language. I know that's not a lot of colleges. But frankly we're done here, and unless he collapses completely, he's certain to get into his 2nd and 3rd picks.

So detailed yet so oddly opaque. Why not add the language and school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I feel so relieved.

We picked a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice. "We" because it was a family decision: we parents wanted low-cost options, and our teen wasn't picky as long as the colleges had the major he wanted and were either close to home or within a context that felt familiar - so one of these choices is in a country that speaks our native language. I know that's not a lot of colleges. But frankly we're done here, and unless he collapses completely, he's certain to get into his 2nd and 3rd picks.

You and your child are SEPARATE PEOPLE. It's your child's list.

Is your child paying their way?

[Anonymous]

what is the list?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I feel so relieved.

We picked a 1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice. "We" because it was a family decision: we parents wanted low-cost options, and our teen wasn't picky as long as the colleges had the major he wanted and were either close to home or within a context that felt familiar - so one of these choices is in a country that speaks our native language. I know that's not a lot of colleges. But frankly we're done here, and unless he collapses completely, he's certain to get into his 2nd and 3rd picks.

You and your child are SEPARATE PEOPLE. It's your child's list.

Is your child paying their way?

Do you only buy clothes and music and books for your child that YOU like?

I’ve never understood people who resent meeting their children’s financial needs. Seems like some of you just had a kid so you could tell them what to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what is the list?

+1 Alos, why are you picking so late (senior) or so early (junior)?

[Anonymous]

Your post is confusing. Do you have the acceptances already? Or are these application decisions ?

[Anonymous]

Why post this if you aren’t naming schools. Stupid post.