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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC’s friend, a rising senior, was forbidden to include any public university on his college list. Parents went to ND and are status obsessed. I should have realized how narrowly they viewed my (very fine public university) education - just never imagined this kid would have the audacity to say it out loud.  Now that they’ve seen the 2022 cycle in action, they are scrambling and deign to consider publics bc they see ND not likely in the cards.  They are all over my kid and my alma mater in desperation for info that they wouldn’t have cared a whit about until reality hit them. They would be lucky to be accepted by my or any public.  The shallowness and ignorance is stunning.  I’m not sure how this advances the conversation but thanks all for listening :) 
PS - OP I enjoyed reading the thread you started, with a lot of good perspectives shared.  One thing I will add is that kids today are under so much pressure, that my DC tells me the kids themselves are hugely supportive of one another.  They cheer for any acceptance their friends get, they are not status obsessed like many parents.  They value happiness.  Best to you all and a Happy 4th!
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There are fine public universities, but if there's no significant difference in cost for me, I prefer private universities.  
It's personal preferences, don't get so obsseed with other people's persoanal choices. [/quote]

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