<p>OK, so here's my dilemma. I had a top four boarding schools, Hotchkiss, Choate, Groton, and Taft. I got into all 4. Boarding schools don't let you shadow until you get in, so I couldn't decide right then. My parents insisted I revisit Taft, because they liked it, and they also wanted me to revisit Hotchkiss and Groton. (I have family at H, and they also like G for me.) I REALLY liked Choate! But my mom has already called them and turned down my place. If I go revisits and those schools and truly don't like them, will it be too late to call up and reclaim a place at Choate? I know it's unlikely, just wondering...
thanks.</p>
<p>Yes, it is likely to be too late, unless you are so exceptionally talented or brainy that Choate will make a place for you. Groton is the brainiest school on your list.</p>
<p>Maybe if you call them as soon as possible (as in tomorrow), there is a chance. It is before April 10th, so I doubt they have a good picture, but it’s doubtful.</p>
<p>This makes me wonder how you went about choosing your matrix of schools? Generally one thinks of a type of school one thinks would be comfortable in, and then gets a number of schools similar to it and they may be to take college language “target/reach” and then take a bunch of schools similar in feeling and make them “safeties”. On your list you have two similar schools in structure and academics - Groton and Hotchkiss, then you have Taft which is somewhat similar in structure, but much easier in academics, and then you have Choate which is so opposed to the rest.
As to your question - perhaps if you called and talked to the Adcom and explained that it’s your favorite and you’re having a conflict with your parents about it, maybe there will be a chance.</p>
<p>You’re not going to go to Choate if your family refuses to sign the documents or pay the tuition. So I’d advise you - before you try to get your spot back at Choate (which is highly unlikely) you better be fully prepared to commit to the school. </p>
<p>Unfortunately you’re a minor and if your parents declined your spot, they’re going to need confirmation from your parents that there has been a change of heart. Sorry.</p>
<p>I can’t imagine you revisiting and not feeling comfortable on at least one of thse campuses. Don’t worry- it will work out! :-)</p>