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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Screwed because you're obsessed with colleges where it's statistically unlikely to be accepted?

Really, it's a self-imposed situation. If you just look beyond the few dozen schools that are like that and get excited about the hundreds (thousands?) of others, this process isn't nearly as stressful. [/quote]
Right, I realize my kids don't have a shot at top 25 schools. But, there are plenty of schools they can go to that will get them a good education and put them on a nice path in life.

The only people freaking out are those who have totally gone down the "prestige" rabbit hole. [/quote]

Well, we want the best for our kids. You don't, and that's fine, too.[/quote]
See, you're what I'm talking about. You're so blinkered and parochial, you think there's only one potential path that will lead to success and happiness (though I doubt you care much if your kids are happy).

I'm realistic about where my kids are likely to get in. I don't see a need to drive them and me crazy during their high school years reaching for a nearly unobtainable brass ring. [/quote]

You know they'll be rejected.[/quote]
Yes. As your kids will almost certainly be. Even if your kid devotes his entire high school life to being the "perfect" candidate, it'll essentially come down to the admissions department doing a random drawing out of a hat.

Does that sound like a rational plan to you? Having your kid kill themselves for a 10% (or less) chance of getting into a school? [/quote]

Kids are working themselves to mental breakdowns only to get into a good state flagship. But that’s what it takes now. It’s all insane. [/quote]

What’s wrong with going to a good state flagship? As long as they have the majors you want. [/quote]

Nothing. Do you think it should take a 4.0 and and a 1400 to get in though? I don’t. [/quote]

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