<p>Oooh, Historymom, I know your pain. My brother went a similar route for his two kids. Never asked me for my opinion so I didn’t say a word. Both kids were very accomplished. He wanted them to pick a career and train accordingly. One has since dropped out.</p>
<p>Later, when we were looking for a school for DD, HE expressed HIS opinion many times that we were nuts to be looking at so many schools for DD (he didn’t actually call us nuts, but pretty close). I still kept my opinion to myself. </p>
<p>In the end, DD had several attractive offers on the table with two full ride offers at great schools. Brother REALLY thought we were nuts to go with a school that did not offer merit money. I have to admit, with the new financial aid package at DD’s school it is tempting to let him know how very little we will pay next year. </p>
<p>Okay - I let my mean streak out here</p>