None of our kids were interested in Ivies, even though they are legacies. It was the right choice for them. They are happy and thriving.

My reaction is - they have no interest in an Ivy.

So move on to schools they are interested in.

Why?

If your kid can articulate a decent rationale as to why they want certain universities and not others, then that's fine. The heart wants what the heart wants, as long as the wallet can follow.

But refusing to apply to Ivies just because they're Ivies is bizarre.

It kind of reminds me of Andre Agassi's memoir Open. Agassi was great at tennis from a really young age, but in the book he writes about how he hated being a professional tennis player. I remember that sometimes when I think about what our kids *could* do vs. what they actually *want* to do.

An Ivy is not the best for everyone. Many have NO desire to attend one. What an odd post.

What schools are they interested in instead?

Roll Tide!

Anonymous wrote:This will cause entertaining responses I'm sure, but what would be your reaction if your 36 ACT/4.8W GPA student didn't want to apply to an Ivy? I respect it but am surprised.

they wont get in anyway

Neither of the two students I know with perfect scores got into the Ivies they applied to. I think it is quite reasonable to target other schools.

So what? Seems reasonable to me.

Smart kid. What schools are they interested in?

I’m sure you know that perfect scores don’t get you into an Ivy- most kids who apply have perfect scores. Maybe your child knows this

I’d respect them for choosing fit, but most of those stats get rejected anyway.

I think it's fine.

This will cause entertaining responses I'm sure, but what would be your reaction if your 36 ACT/4.8W GPA student didn't want to apply to an Ivy? I respect it but am surprised.