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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're feeling a little disappointed as parents. But the decision is up to her and we haven't let it be known to her that we feel this way. Is it terrible to think that?

The safety is actually a better "fit" in so many ways, and outcomes will likely be similar.

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A similar story here about 3 yrs ago.  Safety with full tuition discount, reach with 30% tuition discount, and above safety with 90% tuition discount. The kid wanted her safety.  When asked why she said she needs to save for grad school.  When asked why she needs a grad school, she said the way the job market is, she needs a grad degree to stay competitive.  I happen to know a parent whose kid graduated from her safety school.  After graduating, they bought a pizza place to make a living.  I told my kid selling my house to buy a pizzeria for her gives me no motivation.  I told her I will not pay for R&B at her safety.  She chose the school that I was able to afford comfortably - and 3 years later, she transferred to ivy and is incredibly happy.  As an HS senior, she was under 18, still under my care, so I had no qualms about this.  I take credit for my foresight in judicially withholding funds that forced my kid to see clearly what's good for her.  [/quote]

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