If he visited both schools, just roll with it. I have family that went to both. If he's choosing Vassar over Williams, now might be the time to have a talk. We love you, and it's totally ok to be... and so on.

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Anonymous wrote:After attending both admitted students days, DS is certain he wants to choose Vassar over Williams. This was a massive shock for our family, since he dreamed of Williams and almost ED’d. Conversation with faculty member in Cognitive Science apparently drew him, but we’re hoping he chooses the obvious answer.

Anyone else have a similar situation? DS is interested in art/art history and cognitive science.

In that, according to Vassar's site, its "cognitive science department has the oldest undergraduate cog sci degree-granting program in the world," Vassar may represent the obvious answer for a student interested in this field of study.

Why does that even matter?

What’s the Vassar social life like? It’s on my kid’s final list.

Williams is #1 in the nation.

Anonymous wrote:Huh? What's the issue? They are both prestigious SLACs. Nothing wrong with choosing Vassar over Williams. I got into both of those and Wesleyan and chose Wesleyan.

meant to add - but if I had not gotten into Wes, I would have chosen Vassar over Williams. Williams to me felt dominated by athletes and very preppy and isolated.

Huh? What's the issue? They are both prestigious SLACs. Nothing wrong with choosing Vassar over Williams. I got into both of those and Wesleyan and chose Wesleyan.

I don't see ANYTHING wrong with that choice. There is NOTHING special about Williams vis-a-vis any of the top 15 liberal arts colleges. It all comes down to fit and major.

Anonymous wrote:Why did you take him to both admitted student days if you weren't going to let him choose?

Stupid comment.

Anonymous wrote:Why did you take him to both admitted student days if you weren't going to let him choose?

+1

Why did you take him to both admitted student days if you weren't going to let him choose?

Why not be proud

Anonymous wrote:After attending both admitted students days, DS is certain he wants to choose Vassar over Williams. This was a massive shock for our family, since he dreamed of Williams and almost ED’d. Conversation with faculty member in Cognitive Science apparently drew him, but we’re hoping he chooses the obvious answer.

Anyone else have a similar situation? DS is interested in art/art history and cognitive science.

In that, according to Vassar's site, its "cognitive science department has the oldest undergraduate cog sci degree-granting program in the world," Vassar may represent the obvious answer for a student interested in this field of study.

Not what I would do but it isn't totally wacky. Different cultures and if he feels more comfortable at Vassar, it is what it is.

Good thing he didn't ED to Williams then. Congrats to him on making his choice of Vassar!

After attending both admitted students days, DS is certain he wants to choose Vassar over Williams. This was a massive shock for our family, since he dreamed of Williams and almost ED’d. Conversation with faculty member in Cognitive Science apparently drew him, but we’re hoping he chooses the obvious answer.

Anyone else have a similar situation? DS is interested in art/art history and cognitive science.