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We are facing the same challenge. Last year, my son made the decision on his own to move in with his dad. That decision has turned out to be terrible for him, and now we are facing the college decision. He is afraid to make the wrong choice again, because it seems so permanent.
Some good advice that we have received is to make a chart. List characteristics, such as food quality, price, weather, housing, distance from home, etc. listing the things that are important to you, along with some minor things. For each of these categories grade the colleges with a 1, 2, or 3...but no 2 colleges can receive the same score for any category. For example, if you like the housing of school A & B equally, find something to make one better than the other. For housing, school A might get a "1", school B a "3" and school C a "2". After you fill in the chart, add the scores up for each school. I am told that although the schools appear to be almost equal, these tiny preferences will make a difference, and make the score obvious...which will make the decision easier.
I hope this helps. I am really praying for my son to make the decision that is best for him, too.
If your daughter is putting off the decision, perhaps you can make the chart and tell her to fill in the grading numbers. Give her a deadline, and schedule a trip to Steak N Shake for ice cream to discuss the results. Most kids will do anything ending in ice cream.
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Theresa
Taking it one day at a time.
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