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i guess waht ive learned form all this is that no matter what i do, people will think i made the wrong choice. if i turn down harvard there will always be people wondering why i did it, but if i turn down amherst there will always be people who will judge me for sacrificing what is probably a higher quality of education for the label of all labels.
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FWIW, there is no bad choice. DS just made his decision between Amherst & Williams. I have to commend both admission offices for their personal attention and professionalism. It isn't important what others will think, it's important what you think and feel. The advice given to my S was pick one and move on. Don't look back or wonder what would have been. Focus on what you determine to be what appeals to you and don't magnify the negatives. Given the fact that you have been selected to 2 very well regarded and selective schools, you have what it takes to succeed in both environments, and both have the necessary resources to make your experiences memorable for a lifetime.
Our Williams tour guide was rejected from her Ivy choices. I would have never known, had we not spent so much time with her (about 2 hrs). Her enthusiasm and love of Williams was infectious and she is studying abroad at Oxford next year. Needless to say the fact that she didn't go Ivy affected her attitude nor her tremendous opportunities.
This is a tremendous forum, but as Pymen has noted you have to be savvy enough to "eat the meat and throw away the bones."
Good luck with your decision, and do keep us posted.
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By the way DS chose AMHERST!!!!