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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’ve been telling our kids since they were little that there’s a school for everyone, college is not an end goal in and of itself, and they don’t need to go to any specific school or set of schools to have a successful life as they define it.

So, now they’re in high school and we’re walking the talk. No test prep, no tutors, no college admission counselors, no steering them towards activities or summer experiences or courses or honor societies they’re not interested in because we think it will give them a better shot at college admission.

I feel confident in that decision, until I talk to other parents who are doing All the Things, and then tbh I’m a little stressed.

How did your family navigate the process?  Any regrets?[/quote]

I didn't force anything on DC but I steered her towards opportunities I thought she would like, encouraged her to put herself out there, exposed her to things, and got her help to manage the college process. I wanted her to find and get into a college she would love and thrive at. 
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