<p>Interesting hear the stories - buyers’ remorse or not; reasons for less selective colleges for student to have at least a little fun that was missed in HS. Decisions about money. How much in synch student is with parents (or parents are with each other).</p>
<p>Both my kids seem to be doing well where planted. Good match on school size and program opportunities. Both had the best scholarships at their chosen school. We like their chosen in-state schools a lot. We as parents are not financially stressed about college - we planned and are living within budget. We have seen a lot of schools between our attending, siblings or their kids attending, working for universities, reading US News and World Report cover to cover for years.</p>
<p>The situation that seems the most regrettable is when a student goes to a reach, is paying a lot, and is emotionally/academically stretched. Student is miserable and family realizes this is not the ‘dream’.</p>