So once he says he wants Auburn for engineering then the parents might come back with what about NC State which has a great engineering program. NC has so many great options for schools…they are so affordable for instate families.
I don’t blame mom at all… Chapel Hill is hard to pass up. But he likes the culture /fit of Auburn. We are instate for UIUC engineering as the other poster alluded to with their child and we also went OOS for fit and yes… Loves Michigan Sports/culture over Illinois… This was part of his fit /culture he wanted and we can afford it. He is also extremely active on campus. As great as UIUC is couldn’t see him flourishing there as he has at his current school.
First off congratulations on being accepted to your schools of choice. Also going to college to me is a privilege. If it’s affordable… Then explain to your mother that you will just have more choices at Auburn especially if engineering is an option and you can switch into it easily… Check that out… If after that she suggests another instate school then that might be a hint of finances.
Have a serious sit down with her and explain your plan and have numbers to back it up since she knows hers. Also she needs to understand that both are very respected school in general and you being more happy on campus should lead you to be more successful and engaged with the campus cultures and opportunities. Also the big fish /smaller pond is a nice theory. Know many that have risen to the top with opportunities because of it where at UNC you might just be one of the regular students… Per se… Also if medical school is an option then it “might” be somewhat easier to get better grades at Auburn. Grades /Mcat is what counts for medical school if that is your direction.
. Also being undecided is what the majority of students going to colleges have as a major at lots of schools. Your college experiences will help you hone down to what your occupational interests might be.