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Re: Not the usual parent question

Author: Ryan25
Date: 2009-02-12 14:31

I would say School A simply because part of what makes college great is putting yourself in an environment that is unfamiliar. If she is too comfortable at school C because she already knows the instructor and others in the program, it might lead to her taking the experience for granted and or not getting an experience that she could get at a different institution. Smaller schools tend to have less opportunities or if you are good, you get all the opportunities and have a false sense of self.

I think there is also something to be said for going to a bigger college vs a smaller one. Again, I think it has to do with the type of experience one can get at a small school vs a big school. There is nothing wrong with small schools. For me personally, being a big fish in a small pond (my high school and hometown), the best thing for me was to be thrown into an ocean. I'm not trying to imply that your daughter has a big head. I did, and it got squashed in about 2 weeks when I started undergrad. I think being at a big university also prepared me for the competitive nature of life after college. I've always felt that the less people you are around, the more limited your perspective is about your competition in any job field.

Peer pressure can be negative and destructive. It can also be the best motivator available. I would avoid School B simply because they have ignored your interest and the money you will be spending on the program. That always raises a red flag when a prospective student can't get in touch with the teacher.

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