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[quote=Anonymous]Sometimes the well connected big donors have children who are too spoiled, lazy , entitled, and pushy to be appreciated by the teachers and their recommendations aren't great. This could open up a spot for your child. The counselor can't really know in advance what the teachers are going to write.
If your child feels strongly about a school then do apply but apply for some great safeties. Also, I think Princeton is a high reach for everyone- not just your child. The counselors don't want to tell anyone that getting into Princeton is likely!!
Ask the child who his competition is. He will know who has better grades etc. That will put it into perspective.
Don't let college acceptance affect his self image. Some oft the worlds most successful people went to secondary Texas state schools- LBJ !! Keep stressing how proud you are because thats really what matters to him. And some of his classmates will be hardworking legacies who don't get in- they will really feel bad. I didn't let my daughter apply to my school because I didn't want her to get into that situation. He will have a wonderful life- keep stressing that.[/quote]

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