<p>rileyobo - I agree that a student might have good reasons for pursuing a particular college for only one major, but that college isn’t necessarily a top pick if the student doesn’t succeed in gaining admission to that major. I think the direction the thread has taken reflects differing views about tony’s level of tact, humility and politeness. </p>
<p>This forum is one where many posters are willing respond to an inquiry that might be interpreted as a bit arrogant or overly vague or the like. When people do take the time to give helpful and/or thoughtful responses, good manners dictate that the OP shows some degree of gratitude. Most people do, but that didn’t happen here. Nary a thank you in the thread, until tocollege’s post.</p>
<p>Tact and humility were also notably absent from Tony’s posts. When he said (in effect) that he would just go to Stanford or Pomona instead because there was nothing else worthwhile at SC, I had to cringe and then laugh at his cockiness about being admitted to those highly selective colleges. He may say people are questioning his motives (a common retort on CC that reminds me of a sandbox quarrel), but I think most people would read his post as an indication that he thinks he’s overqualified for SC, and could get in anywhere. That’s what raises hackles. </p>
<p>But sure, one can’t reasonably quarrel with a person’s interest in a college being tied to a specific program. So tony, you’re absolutely welcome here, but try to understand, and curb the arrogant tone. If you do, everyone will love you and you might get some good advice.</p>