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[quote=Anonymous]Apply early to a rolling admission school to get (hopefully) an early acceptance. My child used Penn State for this and it did take some pressure off.

My child took the ACT once in 10th grade after buying a prep book. Don't force your child to retake these tests if results are in ballpark. My child scored a 33 and my husband fell into the DCUM parent mode that he needed to retake. Ultimately, he did not retake it and I am glad we didn't put that pressure on him.

My child had no interest in tours and really was in denial about the whole process. Ideally, he would have written essays earlier but that didn't happen. Fortunately, his school had an essay program that got him finally working.

I think too much pressure is put on our kids. I know I added to it at times but really tried to stay out of it. My child was too focused on college name and not the best program. We did intervene and actually found a balance of both.

I think the key is to find a program that fits your child. Maybe don't apply to Harvard if you want to be an engineer or your child doesn't want to live in an urban area. Lower ranked schools with lots of research options or a more rural setting may be a better fit- Name isn't everything.

I am not saying Harvard sucks. It doesn't (obviously). My child was accepted to Harvard for grad school and turned it down. He chose another school because it was a better fit.  [/quote]

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