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sometimes I honestly wonder if too much knowledge about the process is a good thing.
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I, too, discovered cc after all of S's apps were in. I have often lamented not finding it earlier because of the wealth of information and, more importantly, wisdom that is here. However, upon reflection I believe it is a good thing I discovered it <em>late.</em> We were fortunate to have excellent GC, reasonably adequate info via the usual suspects of USN&WR, Princeton Review, CB website etc. Had I found cc in advance, I think I would have put even more pressure on S - not consciously - but with all of the added ideas/direction/insights I would have had. He would not have wanted it.</p>
<p>The one thing I would have been most been able to better guide him on was better preparation of his app to the one school which denied him (Stanford). Whether he would have wanted that guidance and stepped up to the plate, I don't know.</p>
<p>That said, for those without decent guidance at the hs level and those students without access to parental support in their admissions process, this place is a godsend.</p>
<p>And, my addiction is well established. So... as to "too much information?" Bring it on! :D</p>