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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD had an eclectic hook that I believe was read by the right person. Am I crazy for thinking this? What is life like at an elite for kids that were genuinely lucky to be admitted? Honestly, even her advisor at school didn’t believe her at first. This college is stretching us financially, so it’s not like we can afford hire her private tutors this fall. [/quote]

OP, I was accepted to Harvard Law School and I believed that everyone there was brilliant and I was just a hard worker.  Turns out while there are people there who were brilliant, there were many hard workers, many others with hooks, and a lot of people who were were smart but lacked common sense.  There is room for everybody.  I wish I had realized that before my 3rd year; I would have had much more confidence.

With respect to your DD, she'll probably be fine and rise to the occasion.  If she doesn't, then she transfers.  Fill her with confidence.  Many people have hooks and connections.  Not everyone can find the cure for cancer, solve some longstanding mathematical mystery, or fund a non-profit in 11th grade. (wink)[/quote]

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