<p>DS selected Willamette in Oregon over Lewis and Clark (also in Oregon) in a last minute rushed decision on April 30th. </p>
<p>At the time he was 1 month post major knee surgery and suffering from a major infection. He was not mentally completely there when he made the decision.</p>
<p>He is now recovered from the infection and is having serious regrets. </p>
<p>Given this background, what advise would you give him? Call Lewis and Clark Admissions and explain the situation? Would his financial aid package be lost? Other comments?</p>
<p>there is only way to find out: call them and ask.</p>
<p>He must have found something to love about Willamette or it wouldn’t have been in the running right?. If L and C says no dice then reassure your son that you will support him in transfering next year. He may find that WU is a good choice for him and decide to stay.</p>
<p>The upside–I’ve heard they are both great schools.</p>
<p>I agree call and ask- you might have your S send a heartfelt email and then have a parent call and refer to the e-mail. I am sure most will say have the student call but you can probably explain things better but the e-mail will have shown his personal investment. I would send it to a specific person and then call that same person so that it is not lost in the shuffel. AND these are small schools and will know who he is --etc. Good luck and let us know!</p>