Choosing ND over Princeton??

Ruby789
Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:56:29 +0000

I always think that the reason kids work so hard in high school is to have MORE choices, not less. By having less choices, I mean that idea some families have that their kid should go to the best ranked school they get into. I have heard parents say that! That isn’t a choice. But what if the school the kid really likes isn’t the top ranked school? What if the school a kid really likes is the state school?

Hopefully, when applying, kids pick only schools they would be happy attending. Once the acceptances are in hand, then choosing the one that makes the most sense for that particular kid is the way to go, not necessarily just choosing the highest ranked or best reputation based on that alone. If you choose Princeton over ND, do so because it makes the best sense for YOU. If you choose ND over Princeton, do so because it makes the most sense for YOU. Frankly, with those two schools, there will be plenty of opportunities, excellent teaching, smart and talented classmates. Other aspects of the college experience then can come into the decision. Good luck!