Don't count your chickens before they hatch. How do you know he will get in?

If you can spare money and want to be the thoughtful sibling and aunt, take him out to a nice dinner. If money is tight, cook and eat together.

I don't think I would give anything, but I especially wouldn't give something school-related. That is a very personal gift and likely the student already has what they wanted anyway. Acknowledging the accomplished it great but save the celebration and gift for high school graduation.

A flag from the school to decorate his room

Check with parents - if he gets in they may want to cover the initial sweatshirt that kids love to get. I'd get college logo sweatpants of some kind! They live in them and no teenage boy seems to have enough.

Anonymous wrote:It’s just college. Chill.

^ A nice note is more than enough. Better yet a simple text. When the nephew graduates provide cash. The end.

You could give him a nice card and a gift card for a gas station/convenience store. (I live in PA ... Wawa or Sheetz.)

Take him to dinner, if it happens, you give gifts at graduation.

School Merch or a gift card for that!

It’s just college. Chill.

Thanks from OP! My sister is ready to pull the trigger on a sweatshirt, tshirt, baseball cap and room flag for my nephew. I was hoping to get him something else. Thanks

Swag from the school. For sure.

Anonymous wrote:Hoodie and tshirt. Gift card to the book store or dining

yes!

When my kid got into their ED school, we immediately drove there that weekend and spent probably $600 in the bookstore on stuff. Its fun, give them a gift card.

Hoodie and tshirt. Gift card to the book store or dining

My nephew has applied ED and will hear in a few weeks. I’d love to be ready to pull the trigger on a congratulations gift for him, $50 or under. I’d love ideas!