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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we were only allowed to go in-state. Well, my dad explained he would pay for in-state for all 3 of us or we could take the difference in $ and apply it to private, but we'd have to take loans for the difference. He then explained loans and why they were bad way to start out, etc.  I applied in-state and was WL at flagship even though I was very top of my HS class--and whole package--it was a weird year and a lot of very qualified, including some politicians kids, SC justice kids were also WL. I was bitter for a bit--not at my dad--more at the university:). I was in STEM so it ultimately didn't make a big difference.

My firstborn is at an Ivy. We let him apply anywhere and had the funds for it.  He is not in STEM and in a field where the school does matter.  I have already seen so many benefits that are unique to the school and he is the type of kid that takes advantage of it all --not a partier or drinker (like I was).

I get what you are saying. But, it's more about us then our kids. I never put pressure on my kid about where to go to college, etc. and he had zero clue or even thought of schools until end of Junior year of HS. Frankly, we essentially told him it was a lottery for the top schools and he had a healthy attitude about the whole thing and had no clear front choice, didn't apply ED or SCEA anywhere--but then was pleasantly surprised with outcomes.

It will work out how it is meant to be.  I ended up loving my school and couldn't imagine going elsewhere in hindsight.  The place my kid ended up fits him so well.[/quote]

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