<p>BHG, if you’re tired of reading the thread, stop reading it. You don’t get to control threads on a public discussion board once you start them. Sometimes they have a mind or momentum of their own. Go do something else if you’ve lost interest.</p>
<p>It will be interesting to see where my younger son ends up. His older brother was an amazing student and applied to the “top schools”: they offered the right challenge and options for him. This one has more modest ambitions, and although he’s truly creative and bright, he has his own definition of “work” and is looking for a school where he can feel comfortable, have fun, and learn things about himself and life, as well as his chosen academic field. Ivys will never be a consideration in this kid’s mind, and I think that’s a fine decision!</p>