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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC is committed to UVA (out of state and chose over Berkeley, Michigan, Northwestern and a few others) and very excited about it but about 10 days ago got off the waitlists for SEAS at both Penn and Columbia. DC was given roughly 2 weeks to decide by each school because of pending financial aid (we receive(d) a minimal amount as we have 2 older kids in college). 
DC really wants to stick with UVA because they believe it will be a more enjoyable, well-rounded. classic college experience.  
Major is uncertain but probably statistics/data science or economics. DC applied to different majors at each school and I'm not actually sure what.

What would you do as a parent in this situation?  All the schools will end up costing about the same (roughly $75K/year give or take). 
Did your kid make a similar choice?

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Yes. My DS chose Penn State over Cornell and Northwestern. He can't wait. He is super smart, self motivated and because of AP transfer credits will start as a second semester sophomore (he had 14 APS and had 5s on the 8 he had taken at the time of admissions) - this was a big appeal as he will do an integrated masters 4-year program. He had such a great time at Penn State on the tours and from visiting over the years, and didn't like the vibe at the other campuses (a drag, a grind, etc). He can't wait to go to Penn State. He wanted school spirit, a big school, etc.[/quote]

I thought my cousin was the only one. It was a while ago, and I’m not entirely sure why he chose Penn State over Cornell. Engineering. No regrets.[/quote]

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