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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are there REALLY grandparents that invested in the brand of the college for grandkids. Neither my parents nor my in laws have said a single word about the college search, other than general dismay at how ridiculously expensive tuition is. Little wonder todays high schoolers are stressed out. It comes from parents, grandparents (apparently), and peers (who get it from parents and now grandparents). [/quote]

Are you actually surprised? Look at the level of intensity many people on these boards and in this area have about school and sports. Where do you think it came from?

In my family, my mom understands these issues but my dad is stealth crazy about it. You have to be super careful how and when you tell him anything. Hell act completely disinterested in college admissions, even express surprise that any of his grandchildren are old enough to apply, but then suddenly respond with “wait, why is he going there? Couldn’t he at least go to [state flagship]? Did he bomb the SAT or something?” Right in front of the kid.[/quote]

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