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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wish I waited until Oct-Nov junior year to ask the question, where do you want to go to school. [/quote]

Why do you wish you waited?[/quote]

The application process senior year is long and stressful. I thought the advantage to starting early would be to actually visit the schools before applying. We got some of that in before the COVID shutdown.  I’m organized, always like to be prepared and wanted to have a plan.

My son thought we wanted to go to a big state school sophomore year.  As he matured, his perspective changed. So plan had to change when COVID hit and we couldn’t visit the schools he became interested in.  I don’t think the earlier school visits shaped his view, I just don’t think he was ready.  The admitted student sessions are much better than the general tours.

In summary, I wish my son had that time back to just be a high school kid.

Shorten the process:
Test prep junior year
Think about type of school junior year
Visit maybe two/three schools spring junior year to confirm type
Personal statement essay rising senior summer  (supplemental if available too)
Visit campus once admitted and buy spirit wear[/quote]

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