<p>peppermint- I would suggest that you get on the websites and do some digging. See if there is an organization or club that really sparks his interest. Go on some websites for the area that list all of the cool things to do for visitors. Find reasons for him to love the schools he is admitted to…hopefully he will go, make friends, and love his school in the end. There was something positive about those schools when he applied…try to remember what those things were and expand on that.</p>
<p>Also, remind him that although the school feels very big now, once he is there and knows his way around, meets friends, etc… it will seem much smaller. Finding a “place” (like in a club or sport) often helps with that “too big” feel. And he won’t have to worry about outgrowing it!</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>