<p>JHS. I agree with this quote.
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<p>…moreover, I will reiterate, OP, please apply to a range of schools that you would be “seriously” interested in attending…then let the chips fall where they may…and, if you are one of the fortunate few to get into Stanford along with some of the LACs…then you can debate the merits of each school all you want and choose the school based on FIT, cost, etc…that time is not NOW…it is AFTER you get in…</p>