Should Parents or Students Make the Decision?

massmomof1
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:47:05 +0000

I think that building an application list that both parents and kids are comfortable is the key. BUT - what happens when everyone’s initial opinion of a school is OK - but after applications are in and acceptances have been sent, you do some really in-depth research and find there are things about one school that you really don’t think are right for your child but since your child is 14 she/he might not see what you do??? That one school is the one your child likes for very different reasons (none of which are academic!)

Ideally, I guess you would do the level of research on all schools of interest prior to applying. But with two working parents and 8 schools visited - that would take a huge amount of time.