<p>^^start another thread…there are alot of good people who will answer…</p>
<p>Wow, mdkskj, I can really relate! We’re so concerned that our D doesn’t even want to talk about choosing a college from her several acceptances. She seemed really excited when applying to all the colleges and chose several far from home thinking that it’d be an “adventure” for her. She has a couple choices that are quite admirable, financially (full ride) and prestigious. Although we feel these would suit her (and us) well, she seems apathetic. In fact, she seems to be leaning towards the State schools where her friends will be going. We hope that she’ll soon come to her senses and choose the full rides, but now we’re worried because she seems to embrace the importance of being with her friends. Our D is very sociable and seems to make friends easily so figure she’ll adapt quickly in a prestigious, full ride school despite not being in the company of her friends. As posted, I think it’s a mourning period for her from H.S. as I can certainly understand. So, really, what is the solution? Should we let her go to the State school with her friends or convince her that the prestigious full ride will work out for her?</p>
<p>I’m in the same boat (Son regrets leaving High School in 8 weeks, graduation is 6/4/11), & Son doesn’t look forward to attending College at all. Also he wants to stay local, despite that his “better academic/scholarship LAC-choice” is 2.5 hrs away from home (so now he says he wants to commute to local Catholic LAC & keep routine/social activities). Also it’s not becos of local girlfriend (he just doesn’t want to go away or live on a campus/dorm-setting). We’ve given him several options (not too terribly far away from home, the most 200 miles away), & he’s nixed them all - what to do?</p>
<p>I had a similar experience with my son, an only child, last year. He told me that he and many of his friends were just tired of thinking about college, talking about college, responding to the “so where are you going to college” question that everyone was asking.</p>
<p>He is almost through the first year and loves his choice, is working hard and doing well. Maybe you daughter is feeling the same things.</p>