<p>One thing to think about when you have high stats. Do you want to be the big fish in the sea, or the little fish in the sea? There are two types of kids with high stats. The kids that are naturally academically gifted, and those that have been manufactured through helicopter parenting. The former are your Bill Gates types that will be the tops wherever they go. The latter will face huge stress and depression going to a college where everyone has the 4.0+ GPA and perfect SAT scores. They are use to being the tops, now they are not. Parents freak that they bring home B’s and C’s now. Its that they are a B student, they are who they are. The worse thing is to put pressure on these kids. Personally, I feel someone who is a good student, but not that extraordinary brainiac would do great at a school like UMass Commonwealth College. They will draw the attention of a lot more people. I am so excited that the new building and dorms for honors kids will open in several years, that was a huge move on UMass’ part. If you want to see an example of true brainiacs, watch the MSNBC special that they have been running about the creation of Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg and his pals. If you feel your child can chime in on their conversations, then go for an Ivy. If not, look at other excellent solid options because they will be competing against the Zuckerbergs at the premier schools. Do you want that?</p>