Expert Perspectives
“Never say to your child, ‘This school is the best,’ because you might not get in there. Also don’t say, ‘That one is a fallback school.’ If your child winds up going there, the child will always feel second best. Each school your child gets into is a wonderful place. If it’s not wonderful, don’t apply.” ―Faith Howland, educational consultant, Howland & Spence, Boston, Massachusetts