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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, largely toxic adults. Every time we see a friend, they will say things like DC is Harvard bound. Even though we know there is very little chance (almost perfect stat, national awards, incredible ECs, leadership). I just want it cut all those adults out of our lives. Those sad puppy words that they are sorry. I mean why?  DC will be going to a great school and we are not allowed to be happy. I know. Don’t take their words. But one adult after another and another. These adults are toxic. [/quote]

So sorry!  Sounds like you need to avoid these friends for now.  Or just nod smile and say that's great.  Don't let them take your kid and family's excitement away about your child's pending college experience!   Just say "DC is so excited they are attending XYZ".  You hit nail on head that much of these issues is caused by Parents who are living vicariously through where their kids will attend.  They are the ones with issues and need to get over it.

Ultimately you know your kid will be happy with their choice.  Look around you at work and in life, majority of people did not attend elite schools and are doing just fine succeeding in life. And those that did are not really any smarter/more successful than the others (unless you are in Banking where the connections do actually matter or Private Equity where your undergrad and MBA locations apparently matter).

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