Yes, definitely- not expecting that, and she will. Just leaving that small chance in the back of our minds, but not counting on it. She sent in what I consider a strong (and certainly heartfelt) LOCI with her waitlist acceptance form, so at this point she did all she can and the rest will happen as it will.
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Thank you - I think so too. And quite frankly, the whole time we were at Tufts, I was having a hard time finding anything there that Trinity didn’t have - both have a pretty campus, strong psych Child Dev programs, similar sports opportunities for her, etc. Her peers at the school won’t be from all over the US and the world, as she wanted, but she’s certainly not disadvantaged if she goes there.
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Yes, I wish I knew this website existed sooner! But out of curiosity, what would you have recommended differently given her interest in early childhood development?
Thank you! She submitted test scores to all schools except for Bowdoin.
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Flying from Texas to Bowdoin isn’t a big deal. If that happens. @MaineLonghorn can explain.
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Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! 
much appreciated. It was a rough cycle, but she does have strong options and she’ll be fine even if she isn’t accepted off the waitlist (and I will save an incredible amount of money on tuition, upwards of $200K which isn’t a negative 
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There was a post I saw earlier about a 4.0/1590 kid being rejected from Tufts and most other top schools, and there was advice there I absolutely loved - to go to a school that loves them, succeed, and make the schools that rejected them regret the kid isn’t among their alumni. It’s what I’m going to tell my daughter.
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It’s a direct 3.5 hour flight to Boston, and then a two hour drive from the airport. Not perfect, but not terrible. And not having the type of time difference where we’re not always awake at the same time also helps.
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You’re definitely right on her list being reach-heavy - I was very worried about that and with reason, it turns out.
I wish I knew about the programs at Richmond and Lafayette- just looked at them and they seem fantastic. Not sure if she had them on her original spreadsheet?
She cut Case at some point and I don’t remember the others, but these two were definitely a miss.
I would have suggested your daughter expand her range and variety with slightly to somewhat less selective colleges strong in general psychology, such as Vassar, Bates, Pitzer and Clark. I would have recommended some from this group over some from her actual reach selections. With respect to a suggestion of a college for a particular program, I would have recommended Hamilton for its available semester at the New England Center for Children. “Safeties,” as such, might not have been necessary to enhance her range of hypothetical options.
That said, your daughter’s passion and authenticity seem apparent. I truly believe she will succeed wherever she attends. And, after all, this has been her list. Her wisdom may appear within it as it currently stands.
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So true!
AND, she got this!
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Thank you so much! I do hope she ends up happy at the school she chooses. But if not, transferring is always an option, and your advice, and the schools Yonkers6thBoro suggested both give her additional places to investigate if that ends up being the case.
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You know…I think this young lady will be successful wherever she attends college. She will shine at the schools where she has her acceptances…and I’m betting will have many opportunities along the way.
Looking forward to hearing about her college successes!
And also hearing how @MaineLonghorn might travel from where you are to Maine.
My second kid flew totally across the country for college. I don’t think there was ever a direct flight…so every trip was a full travel day with a stop someplace. It was fine. So even if she flies to Portland with a stop, it’s not the end of the world…if Bowdoin happens.
If not…you will also have much easier travel back and forth to college.
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Thank you so much! Thus begins a very important life lesson for my kiddo: what will she do with her college experience when it didn’t start as she dreamed? She can either wilt because the most selective schools didn’t want her or get what she needs out of college where she’s accepted.
I hope to be able to update next year that it’s the latter option and she’s thriving. And if she does get into Bowdoin, that would be amazing, and travel will work just fine. She’s a “only a carry-on for a 10-day trip to Europe” kind of kid, and has been to most major airports by now, so I’m not worried.
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Would it though?
Assuming full tuition at Bowdin, and half tuition at Trinity, all other costs the same (which they won’t be), is Bowden worth $136,000 more for what she wants to do for her career?
She’s letting selectivity define her perception of her self worth. That’s a BIG mistake. Some of the best schools in the nation like Juniata and Beloit let well over 50% in. Trinity isn’t exactly easy peasy, rejecting 2/3 of their applicants.
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I agree with this.
Not to mention that Bowdoin doesn’t have an education major…they offer an education coordinate major which is 6 classes that must be combined with a major from another department. Requirements | Bowdoin College
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Good luck to your daughter this coming fall.
I’m in Texas and know current students who are very happy at both Trinity and TCU. I also have successful friends and colleagues who graduated from both universities.
“That’s right, you’re not from Texas but Texas wants you anyway.” Lyle Lovett
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Getting into Bowdoin would be great - for her self-esteem, at the very least, which has taken a bit of a beating. Attending Bowdoin would be great for her ultimately, I think, because she will get her preferred “liberal arts college in the NE” experience. And yes, I’d spend $200K more on that education (she has a 75% scholarship to Trinity) and would have to travel further to see her, so not the best option for me. But I can do that without putting myself into a financial hole, and my kids are my life, so it’s not the biggest consideration.
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She’s not looking for a major or minor in education though, she wants to study clinical psychology with a focus on child development. With the ultimate goal to research/write/create programs, not teach. Bowdoin appears to have a good program for what she wants, and professors who do that research (then again, so does Trinity, that’s why they were both on her list).
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Thank you so much! And it’s great to hear about current happy students.
P.S. Love your quote!
TCU and Trinity are great options. Wish my S22 would give TCU more consideration.
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