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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP my DC was similar, went to a small school and really thought he wanted the opposite for college early in the discussions (spring of sophomore year).  However, as he developed more academic interests, started thinking about majors etc that started to change.  It became even more clear with college tours, he didn't think the large lecture hall style classes were ideal for him, also worried about ability to get classes he wanted/needed which is harder at large publics.   
My advice is don't worry, just help your DC get exposure to a variety of college types; start exploring the academic side so that they can make balanced choices and support their ultimate decision. [/quote]

Similarly, at the start of the admission process (say, late sophomore year/early junior year) my DC at a small private school was convinced they wanted a large school and the opportunities and anonymity it offers. But by the time they were weighing admissions offers, they had concluded that some of the large schools they were originally in love with were actually too big and not really a fit. The final four schools on the table included a SLAC and three mid-sized universities (one private and two public). They are now at a school with about 11,000 undergrads, in a small major, and are happy with this choice.

My advice is don't freak out or push too hard. Ideally, you can get a sense of what elements of a flagship are attractive to them, determine whether other types of schools also offer that experience, and make sure they explore those avenues too.[/quote]

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