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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All the successful people I know are disappointed when a goal is not reached.  It’s a normal part of being ambitious.

Hell yes you should be disappointed when your goal is not achieved, and it should motivate you toward your next goal.

This is called “life”.

The people who call disappointed kids “snowflakes” and the like - those that say “don’t have a dream xxx” - you people are the worst, and your advice is worthless.  I have no idea what motivates you to post such nonsense.[/quote]

It is good to have a "dream".  However, as a parent it's your job to help your kid with the college process.  And letting them get into a "dream school or die" mindset when the school is a reach for everyone (as is the case for many elite schools) is not a healthy mindset.  At least make sure they understand they have worked hard, have the resume to compete/buy the lottery ticket, but after that it's just that, a lottery where only 5-8% will get accepted. and plenty of excellent kids will get rejected.  It doesn't reflect on who you are there are still excellent choices out there and let's find that school for you[/quote]

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