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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They got into the best fit for a school for them.  Its a great school and we are really proud of her and support her choice.[/quote]

Let's be a bit real though. The first sentence is not always true in this competitive environment. There are kids who are disappointed, and rightly so. There are more amazing kids than there are spots at the handful of schools "everybody expects you to attend." Nonetheless, they come to realize that there are a lot of great schools, and they will get an excellent education, which is the point of it all. And if you truly convey your second sentence, they will even have a great experience if they too embrace it, and (gasp) have a career someday. They may also come to realize that they get to enjoy life more than the kid who did get the nod, and now all eyes are on them to continue to prove themselves "worthy." For some people, in some families, the pressure never ends. And if that is your sad family, just nod and smile, and go your own way, be happy, and prove to them that there is more than one way to success. [/quote]

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