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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child has been accepted into a college with a less selective ranking. She likes the school, it's a good fit and she was awarded considerable merit aid. She was also accepted into a more selective college and program. It's not as good of a fit. Older campus and not exactly the type of location she feels comfortable living in.

I've told her to go with her gut but she's struggling that she feels like she *should* like the more selective/prestigious school.

Any tips? I'm basically trying to guide her to where she will be happy but even I'm wondering how much I should push.[/quote]

Really depends upon the particular schools, her likely major/career goals, and school's placement into that industry. Some students find that attending a less competitive school is not challenging enough because it lacks academic rigor and academically capable, motivated students. This is why scholarship students are usually part of the honors college at large state universities--so they can enjoy the best of both worlds.

OP: Really need more specific information about your daughter's options in order to be able to offer advice.[/quote]

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