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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in the same boat, and I feel sad, too. I'm still going to encourage my son to apply to his top choice schools, because you never know. But most of his list is comprised of state schools or lower-ranked schools that offer merit. I'm starting to make peace with it. He'll be fine. He'll get a good education, and he won't be in debt (and I'll still be able to retire). I'm pretty sure I'll look back in a few years and wonder why I ever worried about it. In the meantime, I understand and share your feelings. Hang in there. (And ignore unkind responses.)[/quote]

I appreciate that you are sad (both you and OP) but this perspective is correct. The most important thing you can do now is ensure your kid doesn’t pick up on your disappointment.

So many kids pick school to impress their peers rather than because it offers good value for them. Those kids often end up in debt or spending a lot for no better outcomes. To impress who? A high school classmate they probably won’t ever see again after graduation?[/quote]

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