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[quote=Anonymous]My very intellectual DC complained throughout high school that classmates were not serious, that few students really participated in class discussions, even in AP classes. We could not afford what the net price calculators spit out at colleges that offer only need- based aid. So we focused on in- state schools and lower- ranked privates that offer significant merit aid. DC was accepted to W&M and the honors programs at VCU and Mary Washington and received offers of merit aid at a number of private SLACs that brought the price down to what we would have paid at W&M. In the end, DC decided to go to one of the SLACs in another part of the country. DC found that many students there still weren't as serious as desired, but thrived nevertheless-- really enjoyed classes, got to know several professors quite well, was chosen as a TA by a couple of professors, got deeply involved in a campus activity, made PBK, graduated summa cum laude. Now has a good job in field of choice and thinking about grad school. Overall a good experience and no regrets.[/quote]

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