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[quote=Anonymous]It's a good question, but don't worry about it yet.

At that stage, encourage your kid to identify schools in BOTH categories that they genuinely love and could see themselves going to. Two different experiences, for sure. But encourage them to stay open to both options.

(This is a version of the standard wise advice re falling in love up front with the safeties as well as the reaches. If your kid does that, the safeties will bring their own excitement and upside when they get in, rather than feeling like a disappointment if the reaches don't work out.)

Then, in late summer or fall of senior year, have DC apply with gusto to both types of schools. This means individualized essays tailored to each school, consistent demonstrated interest for schools that consider it, etc. Don't let them phone it in on the high acceptance rate schools - you'll want them to position themselves for merit money in case they end up going that route.

Then wait to to learn two things: (1) Which schools accept DC; and (2) How DC feels at that point (spring of senior year) about the various schools to which they have been accepted.

If your kid is a junior right now, know that they will likely learn and mature A LOT in the coming year. Enjoy the ride![/quote]

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