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[quote=Anonymous][quote]The other practical consideration is that we know Princeton inside and out. We can guide him on how to navigate the campus resources, what classes to look for, what professors to seek out, how to navigate social life, campus organizations etc. We don't have this level of insight into any other school. We definitely [b]would[/b] dictate to him what to major in, or what (if any) eating club to join and in general micromanage him while he is there. We just think he probably would have a very good chance of thriving there given all the inside knowledge we have and the fact that he is so familiar with the school.[/quote]

Fixed that for you.

Honestly, you lost me totally by writing this out. Can't you take a step back and recognize that even if he does go to Princeton (and I hope out of his own free will, and not some ridiculous family tradition), you should at that point step off and *not* try to guide him on what classes or professors to look for, how to navigate social life, etc.? That's not your job! That kind of intrusive helicopter parenting will only hurt him in the long run. 
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