Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 13:53     Subject: Re:whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Anonymous wrote:My DD has not yet decided. I told her she needs to choose by Sunday.

JMU or High Point as a STEM major.


JMU.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 13:50     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
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Anonymous wrote:Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.


tell us where she’s deciding between, and I’m sure we can figure out where she should go!!!


OP here - choices are UMD and Towson.


Is the tuition difference too difficult to afford? If you can afford it I would recommend UMD instead

+1 why is Towson a better fit?


Due to circumstances (not aid), UMD is actually cheaper, but not so much as to be an issue either way. DD's personality is not a go-getter type, and it seems like Towson is probably a bit easier to navigate (in every way). I think she's capable of being successful at UMD, but whether she would really be able to handle it could go either way.


I'd recommend trying Maryland and if it doesn't work out, transfer. Remind her of all the opportunities Maryland has to offer.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 13:39     Subject: Re:whose seniors haven't decided yet?
My DD has not yet decided. I told her she needs to choose by Sunday.

JMU or High Point as a STEM major.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 10:14     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
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Anonymous wrote:NP. Kid still hasn't decided, and the two colleges are, in my eyes, nothing alike (LAC and polytechnic).

They asked early on for us to just let them figure things out (well, we got to drive to admitted student things), have thanked us for not getting on their back, OH BUT I WANT TO


I think now is the time. You gave them x amount of "back free" time, and now they have to make a decision. You really don't want the clock to run out on this. Mine has botched a few things by waiting right up to the last minute and then being too late. (Not college, though. I was on her about that one). Good luck!


Kid never misses deadlines. I'm not worried about that. I just want to know what they picked!
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 09:13     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Anonymous wrote:NP. Kid still hasn't decided, and the two colleges are, in my eyes, nothing alike (LAC and polytechnic).

They asked early on for us to just let them figure things out (well, we got to drive to admitted student things), have thanked us for not getting on their back, OH BUT I WANT TO


I think now is the time. You gave them x amount of "back free" time, and now they have to make a decision. You really don't want the clock to run out on this. Mine has botched a few things by waiting right up to the last minute and then being too late. (Not college, though. I was on her about that one). Good luck!
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 08:56     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
NP. Kid still hasn't decided, and the two colleges are, in my eyes, nothing alike (LAC and polytechnic).

They asked early on for us to just let them figure things out (well, we got to drive to admitted student things), have thanked us for not getting on their back, OH BUT I WANT TO
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 07:38     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.


tell us where she’s deciding between, and I’m sure we can figure out where she should go!!!


OP here - choices are UMD and Towson.


Take her to Maryland Day at UMD this Saturday. If that doesn’t seal the deal, nothing will.
Anonymous
Post 04/27/2023 00:04     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Anonymous wrote:To the MHC parent, would an email suffice? Maybe you can convince her she may regret not trying. If they say no she is in no worse position but I bet they give you something. There are examples of people’s emails on the Paying for College 101 Facebook group.



No, because Monday is the due date. The financial aid offices are slammed. Call but don't expect a call back or quick reponse
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 23:51     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
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Anonymous wrote:Thank you for all the suggestions re. MHC. I think DD is narrowing it down to Wellesley but is not quite ready to commit.


Wait. Your kid got into Wellesley and is trying to get better aid from MHC? Wellesley admit is amazing! Congrats!!


Not that PP but I get it. My DD looked at both and appreciates many things about Wellesley, including its fabulous location, campus, alumni network, academics, and prestige. But I’m guessing my DD would actually be happier at MHO. But it would be hard to turn down Wellesley.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 23:16     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Anonymous wrote:Thank you for all the suggestions re. MHC. I think DD is narrowing it down to Wellesley but is not quite ready to commit.


Wait. Your kid got into Wellesley and is trying to get better aid from MHC? Wellesley admit is amazing! Congrats!!
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 22:27     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
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My son clicked the button this evening (he'd decided some time ago).


Congratulations! I'm on tenterhooks.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 22:21     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
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Anonymous wrote:Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.


tell us where she’s deciding between, and I’m sure we can figure out where she should go!!!


OP here - choices are UMD and Towson.


This is a no-brainer. She should go to college park.


Yes please! Go to UMD. It's rising in the rankings, and Towson will never be anything more than a no-name school.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 22:20     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?

My son clicked the button this evening (he'd decided some time ago).

He chose the one with the lower general rank, but higher major-specific rank. Price is the same.

Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 22:18     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Just wanting to commiserate with others in the same position. DD applied everywhere EA (all state schools) and is down to her final 2. Just this week she's decided she's worried about choosing the "lower ranked" school, even though it's likely the better fit. I'm sure a lot of it is just freaking out about the future, but it's getting ridiculous. Please tell me I'm not the only one dealing with this right now.


tell us where she’s deciding between, and I’m sure we can figure out where she should go!!!


OP here - choices are UMD and Towson.


This is a no-brainer. She should go to college park.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2023 22:13     Subject: whose seniors haven't decided yet?
Thank you for all the suggestions re. MHC. I think DD is narrowing it down to Wellesley but is not quite ready to commit.