<p>After much thought and many tears, our D decided to go to her #2 choice. She typed the letter of regret to #1 and sent to the printer on my computer. Then she same running downstairs and said to hold it, she is reconsidering.</p>
<p>I made her write another letter of regret for school #2 and sign both of them. One of them must go in the mail today or I lose deposit money we had to send months ago. She will call me after her last class.</p>
<p>I never imagined she would still be struggling be at this late hour when this journey started. This has been exhausting for her and us.</p>
<p>We are all in the same boat. We thought we would be done last Dec. Every time we thought we were done, something else came up to make us re-think our decision. My daughter has been so stressed out over this whole process. We finally told here that there is no perfect choice and there is no guarantee that you'll be happier at one school vs another. We helped her decide 2 days ago. I think she was very relieved that the decision wasn't all hers (we came down to two schools, one with full scholarship, another with no money but a dream school for her). She is now getting excited of our choice(her dream school) and has stopped talking about other schools. But I hear you, this has been harder than we realized - tears, joy, disappointment, indecision...</p>
<p>Oldfort,
Was it clear that your D pined for her dream school, but was hesitant because the other school was almost free? If so, that is definitely a case where the child needs to hear from parents that it is OK, they have the $.</p>
<p>She felt very guilty about wanting to go to her dream school. We wanted to leave it up to her to decide. Even though we told her that we would pay for it, she just couldn't make the decision. At the end, we made the decision for her.</p>
<p>My daughter was offered the presidential scholarship (full tuition) at a local college, which is a perfectly nice school, beautiful campus etc. However, she wants to go to Tufts (no money) and is struggling with this decision. Although we tell her to pick the best fit for her, it is hard for her to pass up so much money. Each day she seems less sure.</p>
<p>My son is waiting still today to see if we are getting financial aid from #1 school,they said they'll have an answer by tommorrow! cutting it close</p>
<p>My son just got on a plane for a visit to one last school. The 3 schools in the running have different strengths and different 'vibes' and he's having a hard time deciding what should be the top priority. Aarrrggghhh. He'd probably like H and me to nudge him in one direction or another, but we don't actually agree on the direction. Four more days...</p>
<p>Oldfort- Do you have any housing information from Tufts? My daughter is sending in the deposit but can't find any housing form. Don't they ask about habits etc.?</p>
<p>To all of those still agonizing over these very difficult decisions, {{{{{major hugs}}}}}. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but this WILL be over soon, and you and your kids can begin the fun anticipation! We had a very stressful April two years ago, but by that May, the emotional wear and tear was a distant memory! It won't be long now, and I wish each and every one of your kiddos and you the very best! </p>
<p>Thanks, Berurah, for your warm and encouraging words. We thought the stress would be over once those d*** essays were finally written. Then there was thick/thin envelope season, and now this! But S just called and seems to be coming closer to a decision. Three more days...</p>
<p>We're still waiting. He's down to 2 and vacillates hourly. He likes different aspects of each school. Money is complicating the decision as he has a lot of scholarship money at one school, none at the other. He knows we'll happily pay (and borrow), but he feels guilty.</p>
<p>My oldest decided on May 1 and it looks as if this one will too. I'm ready for this to be over!</p>
<p>I am still deciding between schools and I'm pretty sure my parents are going absolutely insane. I was shockingly accepted to 10 schools and I've managed to narrow it down to about four. It's just such a hard and ostensibly life-changing decision!</p>
<p>I really can't pick. There is one school that I am fairly sure I would like to attend...beautiful campus, stellar academics, the best financial aid of any other school, great undergrad experience, wonderful alumni connections post-grad, my desired major (with a very strong program). On top of all of that, it's been my dream school forever, my parents want me to go there, and my best guy friend is attending. I know that logically I should pick this school, but it's just so hard to give up the others! </p>
<p>My parents are pulling their hair out trying to get me to make a decision...but I just can't! I'm so stressed out and I know this is part of growing up and I just need to buckle down and do it...I don't know. I'm worried.</p>
<p>Congrats on your amazing acceptance results! I can only imagine how very difficult this decision is for you. Do realize, though, that each opportunity will afford you something unique and gratifying. It sounds to me like there are no wrong answers to this question. I wish you all the best for your college future!</p>
<p>"There is one school that I am fairly sure I would like to attend...beautiful campus, stellar academics, the best financial aid of any other school, great undergrad experience, wonderful alumni connections post-grad, my desired major (with a very strong program). On top of all of that, it's been my dream school forever, my parents want me to go there, and my best guy friend is attending. I know that logically I should pick this school..."</p>
<p>You know you're going to eventually send your deposit there, so go ahead, do it now and don't look back!</p>