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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess I am a boomer, because it never occurred to me that this is an inappropriate question.  without being sarcastic or snotty, can someone explain what is wrong with asking this?[/quote]

It’s because of the enormous expense now associated with college. Essentially, this question is asking a child how wealthy their family is. It’s very tacky, at best.

When the boomers applied, the cost was far less of a factor. So, they could ask openly because it really wasn’t going to be a deeply financial inquiry.

The question is particularly insensitive to kids at private schools who receive aid, many of whom volunteer to be guides. They’re often excited about the school and appreciate the aid, and view admissions tours as a way to show appreciation. But their college choice may be significantly constrained by money, and that’s not anything they should need to explain to a nosy stranger.

The question is essentially a proxy for asking family income, which is obviously rude. [/quote]

Ivy League is free for students on aid. [/quote]

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