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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our kids are still young (elementary age) but I’ve been following the college talk with friends with older kids who have gone through it already, and can’t believe how much has changed since our college days. DH and I both graduated from a T10 (that doesn’t give legacy preference) and would love for our kids to have a similar experience one day, but I know getting into a T20 is much harder now. 
If you could start over in elementary years, what do you wish you had known or would do differently? Public or private school? Focus on ECs? Friend group? Do you wish there was less college pressure, or do you wish you had pushed your kids harder? [/quote]

I’m confused on why you think only top 20 school students can have great experiences.  Accept your kids as they are, don’t talk about how great you did.  If they’re ambitious and have certain goals then help them achieve them.  If they have difficulties with academics find help for them to be the best to their ability. They will find the right college or program.

Don’t try and dictate your kids’ lives except for the standard going to school every day and doing all of the work. [/quote]

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