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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]

Hyperbole. Many fine in-state colleges between Yale and VCU e.g. U-Va, V-Tech, Wash & Lee, William & Mary. I would not feel comfortable risking $100,000 to 150,000 on any college with near open-door admissions and only a 50% chance at completion.[/quote]

Hyperbole?!? Are you kidding, OP? Who is the one engaging in hyperbole here?

UVA, W&L, W&M--These are schools that students in the top 10% of the best high schools in Virginia are rejected from. Are you saying that 90% of VA high school students shouldn't risk the money on college because they can't get into one the best colleges in the country? WTF?

I'll also add that your snobbery is not even well-informed. MOST colleges in the US have 4-year graduation rates of 50% or less. Are you of the opinion that students attending most of the colleges in the US are wasting their time and money? Taking unfathomable risk?

Perhaps you are unaware that VT accepts 73% of the students who apply and has a 4-year graduation rate of 62%. That's comparable to JMU, which has a 73% acceptance rate and a 4-year graduation rate of 66%. UMW has an 83% admission rate; 59% of students graduate in 4 years.

OP, how old are your children? I have a strong feeling they have not yet started the college search. You seem completely clueless.

I've been arguing for you to help these boys to the best of your ability, but now I'm going over to the other side. MYOB. Your attitude is toxic. Haven't you ever heard of the "soft bigotry of low expectations?" No wonder your sister and BIL have told you to piss off.[/quote]

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