HELP: How can I convince my parents?!?!?

Parents Forum
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<p>Earlier in April I realized I was accepted into Wesleyan, Columbia, and Cornell. At first I thought the obvious choice I had to make was between Cornell and Columbia, but after visiting Wesfest, I knew that I belonged at Wesleyan. I fell in love with the people, the social life, and the academics! At Cornell and Columbia I felt so-so, I know that I can eventually be happy in either of these schools but it is not even comparable to how I felt at Wesleyan. Right now, I have narrowed my choice down to either Cornell or Wesleyan (only for my family's sake because I would send my deposit to Wesleyan in a heartbeat). My entire family wants me to go to ivy league b/c they feel that "when I get out of college, I will be competing with other students that have the exact qualifications as me, but they will have an edge if they go to an ivy league (recognized) school and I don't." Of course I know that this is not true, but I don't know how to prove their mentality is wrong! I'm asking you other parents for help since you are parents and your child might be in the same position I am. I have no idea how to prove to my family that Wesleyan is a great school and that I will have the same advantages going to Wes! </p>

<p>PLEASE HELP!! (sorry for the essay!)</p>

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<p>You need to make a list of the REAL things offered by Wesleyan that will be advantageous to you. NO OPINIONS…just state the facts. Discuss this with your parents…I hope it works out for you.</p>

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<p>thanks for the response… I’ll start creating a pros and cons list</p>

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<p>If there are different financial aid packages in the mix, you should run a calculator as well. Here is a good one: [FinAid</a> | Calculators | Award Letter Comparison Tool](<a href=“Your Guide for College Financial Aid - Finaid”>Award Letter Requirements - Finaid)</p>

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<p>If you talk to them and thoroughly explain why want to go there I believe they’ll understand. They really just want you to be happy and it’s not like Wesleyan is anything to be ashamed about.</p>

<p>-Jess</p>

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<p>Wesleyan carries no less prestige than Cornell. While the term “Ivy League” may carry a lot of weight to the general public, future employers/graduate schools will not take another applicant over you simply because they graduated from Cornell and you Wesleyan.</p>