| Whoa, intresting situation, I'm currently a senior, so I feel as if my opinion is a bit worthless but nonetheless. In my opinion your son has brand name syndrome, what is that may you ask, well simple, he only likes brand names. The ivies are considered the brand names while the great state school is seen as the cheaper, less appreciated product. Is the school bad,no, but doesn't get that name recognition that an Ivy would. My advice would be to tell your kid that this should be seen as a learning experience, if he truly doesn't like the U then he can transfer, aslong as he finds a way to provide for the financial difference. Undergrad education has gotten to be way to overrated, it reminds me of how there a now elite private schools for 5 year olds. |