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[quote=Anonymous]OP - I do not know you or your son but if I were in your shoes I would talk to him and discuss three paths he could take:
1.  He could apply to the more selective colleges.   Not because you expect him to but because he has worked hard in high school and has the grades/stats that prove he would be a good candidate for these colleges. 
2.  If he is a good student but he is burned out or does not want to attend a high pressure, competitive college, perhaps you ought to be open minded and allow him to apply to schools where he would get a good education even if they are not highly ranked or prestigious.  
3.  He takes a gap year and applies next Fall

I am with you about not wanting him to attend a "party" school but I don't understand why the only options are selective vs. party school.  I agree with the previous posters who have encouraged you not to use money as a tool to get him to do what you want- that will backfire. 
If you have a slightly immature high school senior I would be equally worried about sending him to a party school or a high pressure environment.
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