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Anonymous
I know this board is brutal, but dang, you are mean for the sake of being mean. Obviously (to some) he’s looking at engineering schools. But why don’t you put a little less ugliness out into the world. |
Anonymous
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I told my kids that the limit of what I could pay was the cost of a Virginia state school. (And, honestly, that cost is very steep and I often wish our schools were as cheap as some other states). I then told them they could apply wherever they want (with a cap on application fees) and see if they can get an offer that comes in at that same price or cheaper. Obviously, running the NPC is your friend here and it is important to not get your heart broken by thinking you can go somewhere it is obvious you won't be able to afford. But, there are options other than state schools that can work.
That being said, I graduated from VT with an engineering degree and have zero regrets |
Anonymous
Add Alabama to the list. With his SAT, he will go for free with a stipend, plus they collaborate with all that space and rocket stuff. You could use the college funds you have for grad school. |
Anonymous
You likely can't afford OOS public, but don't rule out private. If he's a great student with stellar SAT scores and you're a single parent earning 85k there's a very reasonable chance you can qualify for significant financial aid from a private. Of course it depends on the private, but I know a couple kids/parents who I'd describe in similar situation who received enough aid to make their private in-line with in-state costs (in one case, far better). |
Anonymous
| Many priviate institutions will give substantial financial aid making it the same or less than a public institution. Apply to privates, too. |
Anonymous
This is what my parents did. I so desperately wanted out of my home state that I secured all sorts of scholarships, including some renewable types that don't exist anymore. The point is, I was driven to get out. If he is equally driven, he will find what he can to afford OOS. Otherwise, he needs to learn to be grateful for what you CAN offer. Many kids in his position don't even get what you have been gracious enough to save up for him. |
Anonymous
Well, if posters would think before they respond, I wouldn’t have to be mean. I’m tired of all the know nothings and their lousy advice. |
Anonymous
Your posts are so recognizable and full of ad hominem attacks that they are irrelevant and everything you say should be disregarded. |
Anonymous
Who died and made you a moderator? We don't care about how tired you are. Or how lousy you think other ppl advice is. Maybe get off the board. Touch grass. You seem lonely. Sad. Pathetic. |
Anonymous
Who died and made you a moderator? We don't care about how tired you are. Or how lousy you think other ppl advice is. Maybe get off the board. Touch grass. You seem lonely. Sad. Pathetic. |
Anonymous
One things my posts are not is wrong. And you know it. |
Anonymous
| Let him figure it out. Baby. |
Anonymous
Wrong and irrelevant are two different things. If you think your screaming and tantrum-throwing is actually influencing people, think again. |
Anonymous
They actually are also wrong. And mean. |
Anonymous
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Is dad around? Does he have a 4-year degree. If neither of you have a 4-year degree, kid is first gen at almost all schools.
1) Pick a dream private school for him that you think is out of the question for him. 2) google the name of that school and net price calculator (npc) 3) fill it out honestly. 4) it will tell you how much aid you will get. They are very accurate. 5) private schools give way more aid than public. Often a private is cheaper than in-state public if you get a lot of financial aid. 6) you owe it to you and your son to see how much aid you can get. 7) do this and let us know what the number is. We will help you make a great list. Sounds like a great kid. |