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[quote=Anonymous]"OP, first of all when it comes time for college applications, I would not try to shield her from rejection. Pick reaches. But also pick safeties. Pick some large publics. And a small college or two. Choices. A wide spectrum. Once she knows it really is her choice, once acceptances are IN, it will be very empowering. Seniors can change a lot from Fall to May, what they want, where they view themselves fitting-in. Trying to figure it out now, I think, is too soon."

I support this idea.  I would double down on it to stress, large publics (in or out of state).  They allow you to remake the decision during college if you want to.  Being large everyone can find a place.  Every large public, even the UCs have stronger and weaker departments or you can get a BA in 5 years rather than a BS in 3.5.  It's easy to add a second major (or a crazy phd level capstone project) if your DD decides that her HS senior self was lazy and unmotivated and she now wants to kick some #$$.

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