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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for all the insights. Some additional information.

[quote=Anonymous]Okay, so if he goes to the more "prestigious" school, but isn't happy, will he get as much out of it?[/quote]
He thinks that he will be able to adapt if need be to Dartmouth's culture/expectation if prestige is such an important factor it's worth picking the Ivy. Academically, the schools are equally rigorous. But it wouldn't be an ideal transition like going to Pomona, which he loves.

[quote=Anonymous]Most likely major?[/quote]

Loves pretty much everything. Intellectual, wants to explore as much as possible, and can tell just by talking to students/reading interests on the FB admit pages that Pomona seems to be more receptive of that. Probably leaning towards math, politics, and environmental science at the moment.

[quote]Does your child want an East coast life or a West Coast one?[/quote]
He's an east coast kid who would love to venture out. Pomona's unbeatable weather and proximity to the city is very appealing. He's not concerned about the size difference because Pomona's social life consists of students from all 5 Claremont Colleges, which are next door. 5500 undergrads vs 4200 at Dartmouth so the sizes are relatively similar.

In an essence, I can tell he genuinely, deeply, passionately wants to go to Pomona. It's just that feeling you get when someone is completely in love with a college vs. just likes it. But now when he's faced with a decision, he feels the pressure and reality setting in from his circles of influence where it is unheard of. He wonders if going to Pomona is a risk that may not pay off in the future, whereas Dartmouth will be a safe option for just about everything. [/quote]

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