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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is a top student. 1580 SAT. Also took ACT and scored 35. He was accepted to all the schools he applied to and he did not apply to many: GMU, Pitt, VaTech, JMU, VCU, UMD, and WPI. He wants to choose GMU Honors for (1) cost savings and (2) location. We live maybe 35 minutes away. He will live on campus. He can see us every day or never, it's up to him. He has ADHD. He likes his therapist and doesn't want to lose her, he doesn't want to worry about access to his meds, and he takes solace in us being near just in case he needs support. The problem is everyone thinks he is throwing his talent away and they look down on him for his choice. I've heard his friends tease him about it. Many chose UVA, VATech, JMU. W&M. I am proud of him for choosing what is best for him. How do I help him be comfortable and confident in his decision?[/quote]

"It's a great school and a perfect fit for him. And while we are going to allow him to have as normal a college experience as possible, living in the dorms, etc., it's also great he'll be close enough for us to support him." Then if people persist, tell them to nicely piss off and keep their opinions to themselves. [/quote]

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