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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel like I'm in an alternative universe.  College t-shirts and sweatshirts are extremely common where my DC goes to HS.  They are worn by kids in all grades.  And, yes, plenty of people do get gear when they have visited a school they actually like.  [/quote]

Things change when active applications are out there.[/quote]

My kid is a senior, still wearing college shirts/sweatshirts and so are their friends.  Heck, they wore the heck out of the Pitt free tee and never even applied.  [/quote]

I'm the one whose kid put all his clothes in the closet. I guess different kids handle stress differently. Also, super weird to wear a shirt you have zero connection (even mild interest) in.[/quote]

Not in the least. At least for people who don't take this so dang seriously. [/quote]

I suppose some of us just aren't into mindless consumerism. [/quote]

We let our kids purchase t-shirts or hoodies on all our college visits if they wanted. It wasn't mindless consumerism - every time they wore it they were reminded what their goal is. What you see as mindless consumerism is actually strategy and motivation. Whatever school they choose is fine by me - it's their path. Ivy, state, it doesn't matter to me. It also shows spirit and joy even if you don't attend. That is why NFL, NHL and college jerseys are everywhere; it does not mean you will play for them but that you think they are great!  [/quote]

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