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[quote=Anonymous]I am somewhat relieved to read this thread as I came here this morning with the intent to ask this exact same question!

Our DS a rising senior doesn't want to speak to us his parents or anyone else. He has pretty decent academics and a top SAT score, we think he can get into almost any college he wants except the Ivies and Top 20 could be a reach. We are happy for him to get in nearly anywhere other than something that isn't below his reach. We are afraid he is selling himself low, because whenever the question comes up he says "Oh I'll just go somewhere, may be just VT". We think VT is a fine school and as VA residents cost is very low, but we think he can do better, but he won't talk about it.

We gave him a college counselor lately who had come up with a list of colleges that includes 10-12 that includes a few in top 20. But after the first couple of meetings, he isn't showing interest in following up with them either. Although he didn't refuse outright working with them. We were hoping since he won't share with us, we'll give him someone else to work with him independently while we stay out of it. We have no idea if he speaks to his friends or not, as as communication is through phone/social media.

After reading this thread I feel we aren't alone and hopefully it will all turn around for good.[/quote]

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