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<p>But really, how many do? And there are surely other terrific schools of engineering besides those? </p>
<p>Of course, we need to ensure our kids have options. But far too many kids think there is one and only one school where they feel “I belong here” and are devastated when they do not get in, overlooking so many other great schools, and feeling that all their hard work was for naught. AP Calculus or AP-US H for naught? Just because one did not get into one’s dream school? I don’t get it. Even regarding the issue of fit, there are plenty of schools that are similar enough to fit the bill (pardon the pun). Kids are resilient and adaptable.</p>