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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm 19:52/20:19. I was really only trying to make an anti-status point about Harvard, but 20:05 didn't appreciate it. I do know some kids who are seniors at Big 3s this year, and I've heard about some incredible stress. I'm sympathetic to the kids even if I'm a little less sympathetic to the parents, because really this is about the kids not the parents. In any case, let me try again.

Your kid will get into a good school, coming from a Big 3. It may not be an elite university, but it will likely be a good SLAC that would be well respected in most corners of the U.S. And it will very likely be a good fit for your kid, as most SLACs and even road-less-traveled schools provide great educations.

Your kid graduates in late May or June. You hear from the colleges in two weeks. This means that you really only have two months of dealing with the other families. I'm more concerned about your kid explaining possible rejections to other kids, than I am about you dealing with the other parents, although I do get it.

In any case - all you have to do is put on a good face for two months. Then poof, you're outta there and you'll never have to deal with the other families again. You can do two months!

Remember, it's about your kid, not about you. Your kid might get in somewhere impressive, but even if he doesn't, don't let him see your disappointment.[/quote]

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