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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have two kids like your DD. They are not super achievers, just nice, smart kids. One is LD, so will never have great test scores or perfect grades.

I went to top schools, and am very competitive, but I had to let go of all of that where my children are concerned. They are not like me, nor are they extensions of me or my ambitions. I have to accept them as they are and appreciate what they have to offer.

We have started the college search and are looking exclusively at second tier schools, mostly SLACs, which fit my kids best. What I discovered looking at these schools is that kids are very smart and interesting at all these schools. We looked at some of the more competitive SLACs, and my kids were turned off, and so was I. These super-achieving kids are doing so many things it makes my head spin. I'm glad they can handle all that, but my kids can't.

There is so much to offer at these schools, and they are places where my kids will thrive. We are not looking at large state schools because my kids would flounder there. We visited a couple, and they said no to them.

I have never heard of most of the schools we visited. I would not have considered them many years ago when I applied to college, but times have changed. Your DD will do fine, OP. She will go to a great college (a place where she feels happy and is challenged and comfortable), and will lead a successful life without being #1 at everything and super special and super accomplished.

Kids who are motivated to be the best, the brightest, the most accomplished, should go to the top schools, but for most kids, there are many colleges out there where they will thrive. [/quote]

Tell us some schools you've liked! 
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