<p>I do think that it is not necessarily true that the first decision about a school is always the best. She may have been set on UC Boulder but getting off a waitlist (or getting a late acceptance) does create anxiety. Younger son was all set (and happy) to go to a school (we were fine too and had bought all the t shirts, laundry bag in school colors,etc.). Then he got off a waitlist. Agonized for a few days (and he is a pretty easy going guy) and then went with the waitlist school but the decision was not easy. I ended up telling him the decision was his and just to let us know when he decided.Would UCSD originally have been her first choice? Good luck.</p>