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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just wanted to say [b]thank you[/b] to all the parents sharing their kids' experiences. It's easy as the parent of high schoolers to see certain colleges up on pedestals and think "well everyone there must be happy". I guess it's obvious that the reality is more nuanced. After months (years!) of seeing happy faces on mailers and promo videos and whatnot, I really appreciate all of you who are being real here, and hope that things improve for your kids.[/quote]

This is super helpful for me to keep in mind when DC starts school. There’s so much growth that first year - tons of challenges and disappointments, as well as good times, too. Nothing is as one-dimensional as it seems on social media.

BTW, I do think most kids finish college happy with their school and their overall experience. But it’s a rare kid who doesn’t struggle in one way or another their first year. I’ve heard it from all of my friends, including those whose kids went to their first-choice school. So many ups and downs!

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