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[quote=Anonymous]I went to my VERY large state flagship school on a sports scholarship (D-1).  It was awesome until I sustained a major injury that forced me to quit the team.  My life had always been structured around studying and sports.  Playing on a team that practiced from 6am to noon everyday (and then late afternoon practices)  forced me to focus on study (we also had a huge team of counselors and tutors to help us),  Once I was done with sports (because of my injury)  I had so much free time I didn't know what to do with it.  I partied too hard and paid the price (grade wise}.  My regret is thinking that my sport would get me though college.  When it went to hell, I wasn't prepared to do college level work on my own - non assisted.  I wish I would have known what I know today.

The good news is I survived.  As will all the kids from private school (mine included) who were rejected or waitlisted, and those waiting on RD decisions.  Life is tough.  Even if you work hard, nothing is given to you.

Off point from the original poster, college was one of the best experiences of my life.  I learned failure, success, and having to get up when you are down.  I learned more from interacting with a broad range of students than any book I nave ever read or any course that I took in college.  In my personal opinion, let your kids decide where to go to school (obviously based on where they were accepted).  Trust your kids.  They will make mistakes but we all do!

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