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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s not just DCUM that is obsessed with prestige. Many people LOVE to brag even if it’s nothing worth bragging about. These are the kinds of people who want their kids to get into prestigious colleges.

E.g., I met a new acquaintance for lunch and had to listen to just how great her husband was and how her son had two internships for the summer, not just one. This after she asked about my kid’s ECs and I answered with “internship”. She just had to keep on going and going. I could have easily told her my kid’s internship was full-time but I realized how insecure she was and it didn’t matter to me. They just cannot stand it if they perceive you as being more successful than them. It’s a constant “I’m so good, my family is so good, etc.” Her son is a HS senior and I cannot wait to see where he gets in! She had a college consultant, had joined AN and still offered me money for advice — nope, I did not take it! [/quote]
She probably didn't ask too much about you because you gave the impression that you didn't want to share. If I ask a friend what their kid is doing, and they just say "internship" instead of "internship at X" I'm going to assume they don't want to mention X and thus I won't pry.[/quote]

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