<p>I don't mind the daunting numbers, as long as we know the situation well in advance. Most people don't, and they get a shock when they start to seriously look at colleges or, worse, when they get the rejection letters. </p>
<p>I expect that in 4 years, we will, with CC's help, have identified up to 10 great colleges where my son would be happy, and that he will get into at least one of them. And I won't be surprised if this list does not include MIT; although my older son is definitely a math/science kid, he has broad interests and may be better off elsewhere.</p>