<p>classical—yes her backup not safety. </p>
<p>We felt statistically she had a better chance getting into Exeter than Deerfield. Exeter being almost twice the size and my d being a strong applicant was a plus. If she hadnt gotten into DA she might have chosen Exeter. She wanted bs.</p>
<p>But I was just trying to make a point that no school is the end all be all. Kids tend to think it is, but we as adults know that kids can fit into many slots and many places.</p>