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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry OP. I get it. The best thing he can do is go to an Admitted Students event or orientation and start making connections with the community. I remember feeling similarly to him. My parents didn't have the means to pay for me to go to my dream school (which looking back was a weird one that only a 17 year old would have thought was a good fit haha). But I got a full ride at a small LAC and went to orientation week over the summer. I met 2 of my best college friends and it completely changed my perspective.

In the mean time, be there for him but give him the space to  grieve his dream of what college would be. This has always been a time of transition and uncertainty for many kids (even pre-covid). Even kids who are excited about their school have a rollercoaster of emotions about moving on from everything they have known. Encourage him to participate in all the end-of-high school traditions. Make some fun summer plans. Buy some fun stuff for his dorm room. Be fully present with him and fun when you can. This time will pass! Hang in there![/quote]

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