Re:The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping
by TeaBrain on Sunday February 23, 2025 @11:00PM
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>So my question is what motivates this? Are they right?
I think much of it has to do with the perceived prestige, and the knowledge that attending a top university can open doors in life, but the degree of financial security of the parents is probably also a large factor. What may be going all out for some parents, may not be for others. Both of my brothers were exceptional students in high school, and given their prospects, my parents took the time to tour a decent number of top schools. Both of my brothers ended up being accepted into Ivys. After each were admitted to top schools, there wasn't a question of cost for my parents, even though neither of my brothers received more than negligible financial aid.
>Is this based on college being a good time in their life and they are projecting that experience? Do they feel obligated to “finish strong” in regards to parenting?
In the case of my parents, neither of whom attended top schools, it was much more the latter, but their feeling towards the matter were more-so enthusiasm than obligation.
I think much of it has to do with the perceived prestige, and the knowledge that attending a top university can open doors in life, but the degree of financial security of the parents is probably also a large factor. What may be going all out for some parents, may not be for others. Both of my brothers were exceptional students in high school, and given their prospects, my parents took the time to tour a decent number of top schools. Both of my brothers ended up being accepted into Ivys. After each were admitted to top schools, there wasn't a question of cost for my parents, even though neither of my brothers received more than negligible financial aid.
>Is this based on college being a good time in their life and they are projecting that experience? Do they feel obligated to “finish strong” in regards to parenting?
In the case of my parents, neither of whom attended top schools, it was much more the latter, but their feeling towards the matter were more-so enthusiasm than obligation.