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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here thank you for the replies. I hate to say I am often right but truthfully I am, when it comes to my kids. My son is a great and intelligent young man however he just turned 18 and that's just it, he is just 18. He lacks the wisdom and experience to really make a good decision here, one that could potentially affect and shape his future.

More than anything, it is the intellectual environment I think he will thrive in the most he really gets ignited when around that. So my husband has agreed that they will visit this coming week/weekend and then make an "educated decision" as we are running out of time. I appreciate the feedback.

And to anyone who thought my post in any way was making it seem like I think this is a first world problem, I absolutely do not. I realize this  hardly qualifies for serious hardship but in the moment, yes to me its a big deal..seeing my son make a big mistake that I feel in my heart of hearts, and one I just cannot let go. It has everything to do with whats best for him and very little to do with me, even if you might not agree.[/quote]

OP Most of the people on this thread have never even been near an Ivy league school (what ever they say) I would not even listen to those who say that you have a problem. I come from a family with multiple Ivy grads. It has helped them at every stage of their lives/ careers. Once in awhile they will say "wish I went to a smaller school" but then they will turn around and play the Ivy card to get ahead in life. Your DS does not know what opportunities he is throwing away by not accepting -- because he is 18. The difference in contacts, opportunities, networking and so on are immense. Its the people you meet. And getting into an Ivy is harder than being in one. So, yes, I would try to convince him. He can always transfer out after a year. But transferring in will not be an option. GL. [/quote]

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