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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the kid is applying to both because they like the idea of being in that location - then go for it and see what happens. I'd assume they will also apply to other schools and they can decide in the end where to go once they have acceptances.  But if you do not think it is the location, then I'd ask what are the features of that school that led them to applying as a backup.[/quote]

The location is an armpit. But good idea...[b]I should ask.[/b][/quote]

NP. So you don't know why they are applying and you think it's a bad idea because they will spend all their time being bitter? I think you jumped the gun with the crowd sourcing here, OP. Talk to your kid. I can imagine situations where this scenario would work well, and others where it would not.

Is it possible your kid has a love interest applying there? Or a friend they really want to room with? [/quote]

No. Kid has no interest in this school. I know why they're suddenly interested  - I will ask to watch them try to verbalize an excuse. [/quote]

So, why are they excited about the safety? That is a very important piece of information you aren’t providing.

And asking them to “verbalize an excuse” is a terrible way to have an honest, adult conversation with your kid. [/quote]

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