<p>I haven’t been on this site in a looong time, and for some reason the link to this thread popped up in my email today. Sort of a blast from the past. I agree with the ‘new’ poster - that U Chicago is an amazing school, and even more so with the sentiment that “if getting rejected from Ivies is the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, then you’ve lead a charmed life.” Very, very true.</p>
<p>That said… kids lack perspective. So did we at that age. And that’s an area where parents might just come in handy and help them keep from sucked into the ‘top school or bust’ whirlwind - IF they’re willing to take a deep breath and listen. Seeing so many kids graduate from HS, college and grad school and move into the adult world, it’s been wonderful to hear the success stories - including those from kids who did not attend upper tier schools. Mostly it makes me realize just how fast time flies–</p>