<p>Yeah, it’s funny that we are so interested in this, and the kids really aren’t. Though there do seem to be many kids on CC, neither of my kids cared or really wanted to look at college websites. I’m glad I did though, because I gleaned the important information that landed S at his current, adored, #1 choice school.</p>
<p>Northstarmom: It really sounds like that experience was wonderful for your son. I’m sure most young people (including my children) would benefit from such an experience. However, most of us don’t have the motivating stick you did. This is a wonderful option to advise here.</p>
<p>I guess different kids have different laboratories for growing up. Living in NYC has been my D’s, even more than her college. Too soon to tell with S; he still seems a baby, but to give him his due, he isn’t 18 yet.</p>
<p>Northstarmom: Is it too nosey to ask what LAC he goes to? I’m intrigued by a school that could capture his heart like that. It seems to be a mysterious process. If too personal, I do understand.</p>