<p>Paying3: First of all, thanks for your kind words. If you've read many of my posts, you'll see that I'm not the most popular person on CC. Most people on here don't like me or what I have to say. I've been called "Old but Troll", "Sour Grapes" etc. I accept that because I know that I go against the grain on CC, ruffle a lot of feathers, and hit too close to home with many readers on CC.</p>
<p>My views are based on (1) Thirty years of experience in college counseling &
(2) Being the strongest student advocate on the planet. During my entire career, my goals were to make sure that my graduating students left high school feeling good about themselves and having a positive and happy outlook on life. One of the happiest graduates I have ever had is a young man who drives a beer truck, plays cards on Wednesday nights, and is in a summer softball league. He has a wonderful wife and two beautiful children. Some of the most unhappy grads I have had were the students who, in high school, were voted "Most Likely to Succeed"...students who seemed to "have it all." On CC, I try to keep things in perspective.</p>
<p>Anyways, to answer your question.....Yes, LAC's should be treated in the same way as the Ivies. Those students applying to the "top" LAC's tend to view them in the same way as those students who are applying to HPY, etc.
Rejection from LAC's can be a devastating blow.</p>