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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reality is that there are kids applying early to Princeton who will end up at, say, Brandeis. It’s not all that different a pool. There is something to be said for circumventing months of stress and waiting. The outcome might be no different.

I sympathize, kind of, as my kid’s favorite right now is a regional school, not well known, and I think he’d be a competitive candidate at much more “name” schools. But in the end it’s his decision. I went to HYP and it was not a great experience overall. It really is about what you do in college, not where you go. [/quote]

This. Also consider that a lot of strong students can't consider the top 30ish universities or SLACs because they can't afford them so[b] they are looking a tier down to fit their budget.[/b] [/quote]

I want my kid to attend a top 30 university or SLAC where students don't have to have a budget for their decision to matriculate. College is the best time to find your spouse. You want your kid to make himself or herself as attractive as possible, scout out possibilities, and hitch to the strongest wagon. It's easier for girls and gays to accomplish this of course because straight guys have to worry about the girls becoming SAHMs only bringing along family money. But you want to get your hooks into someone early who is destined to succeed, and it's hard to do that at Podunk College.[/quote]

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