January 2011 admission

bzk722
Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:43:10 +0000

My S was accepted to UR – but for January 2011 admission. While Rochester was probably his first choice before receiving this decision, he is now shifting his focus elsewhere. He does not like the idea of missing the first semester freshman experience and doesn’t seem excited about spending his first semester somewhere else. The fact that he has other good choices to start college in the fall (Tulane, Lafayette, GWU, Skidmore) is also a factor.

I am torn between going with this flow or trying to nudge him back towards UR. I want to remind him that college is a four year experience and that while he is disappointed by the decision, he felt very positively towards UR and has in fact been accepted there.

Was wondering if others are facing or have faced this choice and have any thoughts on the topic.

BTW, the admissions folks made it clear that there is virtually no chance they will reconsider and offer him admission for the fall.