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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So--kid got into the best school for their major/area of interest hands down- T20.  Problem--it's local, just a few miles from the house (though required to live on campus 3 years) and very much like current HS.

Also- got into a T10 that is fantastic/top-ranked, but in area of interest say #6-7 instead of #1 like school above.

Reading websites, it's clear the first school offer so much more, as well as likely have  job and can do a 5-year combined program.

However, kid is ecstatic about the other school and doesn't seem to care about the offerings as much.  I'm glad to see him so excited about a school because he seemed more 'resigned' vs excited for the first school and felt like we were forcing him there.  He has in his head the kids and place is too competitive, people seem stressed.   But, I think he's seeing what he wants to see and know so many people that went there and absolutely loved it.

My spouse is all on the Ivy train with him (2nd school), but I am being practical and just don't see the advantage.

Guess it's just a vent. [b]But--at what point do you let the kid just go to the school that offers less in their area of interest than push them towards the one that is hands-down better for them[/b]?[/quote]

I'd vote for "whenever the kid wants," but even if you're pushing more than that for a particular choice this feels like a bad place to do it. The #6 school for their interest (which might change!) is a pretty good place to be for that interest and sounds like a good school that he's excited to attend. That's a great outcome. Be happy with that.[/quote]

I agree. But, 6 offers so much less other than its an Ivy in this field. The other one is #1 across the board with countless opportunities and offerings.

Frankly, [b]I'm worried to pay that much (we are full pay) for him to go to the Ivy and come out without a job/prospects and then have to continute to pay $90k for additional schooling.[/b][/quote]

Legitimate concern. However, if the major is IR, government, or similar, then the student will likely need to earn a graduate degree to get a good job. Internships are very important with respect to post-undergraduate employment.[/quote]

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