<p>Jmmom -- I think your son's perspective will change somewhat when he hears from the colleges he has applied to. </p>
<p>Right now his choices look like:</p>
<p>Tulane //// ??????</p>
<p>It's hard to get attached or enthusiastic about ?????</p>
<p>So between Tulane & uncertainty, one more year at Tulane is looking very comforting. </p>
<p>I think actually your son has a lot of wisdom, expressed in his away message. He's open to change -- and flexible enough to consider staying put for a year, even if it might mean a change of plans.</p>
<p>I think what you should do is take a deep breath and relax; there is nothing you or he can do as far as making plans at this point anyway. And your son will probably do better this semester at Tulane if he allows himself to relax and bond somewhat, even if it means a harder time leaving later on.</p>