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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The idea of perfect fit is utter BS...most kids could be happy at many different places - parents are just putting more pressure on kids to subscribe to some concept of the perfect fit when its not realistic. [/quote]

Yes, but fit does matter.  My kid's ultimate top 2 choices with acceptances are similar schools over all--10 points difference in rankings.  Both are amazing for STEM and engineering.  However, one is nerdy and the other is much less nerdy and has more students not in engineering (more LA, whether it's part STEM or not).  For my kid, the less nerdy (and higher ranked school) is a MUCH better fit for them.  The core curriculum adds to that fit---allowing my kid to only take "extra courses" in two area, so my kid wipes out core curriculum classes with dance classes, which they'd be taking/doing anyhow.

So yes, my kid could survive and make a path at the other school, but she chose the less nerdy/much better fit school.  That was the school that each time we visited I just saw her light up with excitement---these were "her type of people" and we got that with each tour/visit and contact with students and faculty.  I knew from our first visit that this was going to be her "top Choice" just from her reactions.

So we didn't search for the "perfect fit" we just found one that was a ton better fit wise than any other school.  She chose well and is extremely happy and excelling academically
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