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OP still doesn't want to answer the question about whether or not VCU or JMU etc it is acceptable to her. I'm guessing that means no. She might pay for UVA or W&M or Tech, but anything else--not worth it. Better no degree at all than one from a "lesser" college, apparently.[/quote]

VCU accepts thousands of students every year that are not college material. They'd probably get accepted right now. Getting into VCU does not necessarily indicate an ability to finish college. 4-year grad rate of 30% and a 6-year grad rate of 50%. Agreeing to pay for VCU is agreeing to pay for year 5 and 6 ... and a 50% chance they never finish, thus a large sum of money down the drain.

Now if they really wanted to attend VCU and their SAT score and GPA earned them an extremely generous merit award, I'd cover the gap. But none of that happens without tutoring and SAT prep. How do I know this? I can see the patterns and make a prediction from report cards and test scores.[/quote]

Iow, as PP said, better no degree at all than one from a "lesser" college.

Yale or jail appear to be the only paths available for these boys.[/quote]

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