<p>For my S, Pepperdine in Malibu is among his top 3, but I am guessing he'll end up at one of two other schools. My D has wanted to go to Pepperdine (she's a very logical, focused, determined, and driven and always has been) since she was about 10. Her opinion is not changing over several visits, orientations, admitted student event, etc. Of course, she realizes she may change her mind (doubtful) and certainly has to apply to 5 or 6 schools. Would my son's turning down a school impact her ability to get in 2 years from now?? Her grades are better, her SAT will probably be better, she has a dynamic personality, BUT, she's a girl, and lots of schools looking for guys since many are 40/60 male to female. Thanks so as we approach his decision (which we realize must be his own).</p>
<p>No. We have been through that with only one year separation. The younger sibling got into the schools the older one turned down. </p>
<p>I don’t think it makes any difference at most schools. My D1 turned down Mount Holyoke, and D2 was offered a very large merit scholarship there a few years later. Colleges look at one student at a time, and they would not expect that what is right for one sibling is right for another. And they don’t expect every student they admit to attend. I would not worry about this at all.</p>
<p>They may not even realize they’re siblings unless they go trolling for that data or you tell them. And they realize that every kids is different. From what I can tell, colleges really don’t get upset if you turn them down, they’ll be disappointed, but they don’t seek revenge. </p>
<p>The only exception to this would be if Kid #1 got in ED and broke the agreement, then Kid #2 would likely be doomed.</p>
<p>^^ I do not think they are even disappointed if they safely meet their yield. I do not think it even matters to them. This is why they accept more than they can accommodate; they expect to be turned done by 50 - 70% of admittees.</p>