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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We turned down Columbia for Rice.  Less drama.[/quote]

First, "we" didn't turn down anything: your Rice-bound kid did; and the fact that so many parents can't separate themselves from their children is precisely what's screwing them up.

Second, Rice is a great school, but the fact that you're all for "less drama" says something about your privilege and self-interest. And if your child chose Rice for the same reason, well, s/he' s no loss for Columbia. [/quote]

DP - I've always felt this was the most pedantic type of comment made in the college forum.  The "we" insult. Useless, without value, adding nothing to the discussion, and solely intended to demean the PP and make the poster feel superior.  Pathetic.

Many families are close and make family decisions, especially with $300K+ on the line.  Not in conflict with their DC, but together and with their grateful support.

Just because you wouldn't use that phrase for your family does not mean other's use of it is indicative of some kind of flaw.  So back off.

And before you respond remember your post was criticism of the verbage in a prior post, and this one directed at you is exactly the same thing.[/quote]

DP.  Do we mean "verbiage" here?  [/quote]

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