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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Stop fixating on the same 50 schools.

You can do everything “right” and not be accepted when there are tens of thousands applying for a few thousand spots at these big name schools. That’s just how it is at those schools. There will always be some disappointment at getting rejected, but if you go into the process knowing those schools have thousands of qualified applicants, you wouldn’t be shocked. 
 
The disappointment is avoidable. Expand the horizons and don’t look at schools that will eagerly accept your kid as “lesser” institutions compared to the big names. [/quote]

My kids went to "lesser" schools, and are doing GREAT!! Accepted at #1 very prestigious grad program from the not-at-all prestigious undergrad. Second child has a great, high-paying job directly out of the non-prestigious college. Both kids did extremely well (summa cum laude) at their respective schools. And, more important, both kids were very happy at their schools. They were disappointed at first when they weren't able to go to higher ranked colleges where they were accepted (not enough $$), but in the end it all worked out. Fear not, parents!! Your kid will do great at a "lesser" college!! [/quote]

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