Maryland over Wisconsin: Crazy?

Bumppo
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:04:06 +0000

If your son has said he’s strongly leaning to UW, I’d be careful about recommending UM. It could create a lot more stress for him. Has he said why he’s leaning strongly to UW?

You said he’s also leaning to business, but it’s not set in stone. Maybe that’s a reason to consider UW, since he’d presumably be starting in a broader curriculum compared to UM’s business school. Kids do change their minds.

As to other factors, again, I’d be careful. Each one is like a screw that could be turned, making his decision change … but you could anguish wondering whether it really changed because he was trying to make you happy, or he’s been used to your history of having made great decisions for the family and acquiesced, or his decision was enveloped in your decision.

In discussing, be sure to lay out considerations. UW has pluses, too! Good luck!