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Here's something to keep in mind: My graduating class had over 40% matriculate to ivies (ie I went to one of your "tier one" schools), but now in college I feel like kids who went to prep schools and public magnets are pretty evenly represented, and rare. Don't go to a "tier 1" because you think it'll get you into a better college. Every one of the schools offers the same education if you choose to take it. What they differ in is the rest of the experience. The schools where you will participate, engage yourself, and have fun should be your personal tier one. If you pick a school that's less attractive to you but has a stellar reputation, you'll probably get less out of it than you would get from going somewhere you love. (and your college choices will reflect it)
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