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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC has narrowed to 2 schools.  Finances have been a consideration but D.C. chose 5 good schools and was accepted at all with merit aid.  Further study (grad school or more likely law school) is a likely thing and would like to study abroad.

Head says choose #1 - smaller (DC now worries it's too small), not well known here but decent in its geographic area with a good alumni network.  Will be able to graduate debt free.  Accepted to Honors College.  Has an entry program with several top law schools.  Will know no one there.  No big sports.  DC likes it but is maybe underwhelmed.

Heart says choose #2 -more well known but not elite by any means.  Good sports and campus spirit.  DC really likes it a lot and has friends already there and going next year as well.  Not offered Honors Program.  Solid reputation, more exciting location, and great alumni network in NY area.  Very impressive dept. chair.  No hooks but solid law school placements.  Will graduate with about 25K in debt.

What should we be considering that we might not be thinking of?   Neither DH nor I did graduate school so we know nothing about financing that.  We have one more child who will be 2 years behind.

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 If a top student, then can get funding for grad school.  Law school you will have to pay. Can you visit again before the deposit?  Kids at this age are notoriously fickle, so I would lean towards school which has more course offerings and options (#2).
Have you also looked into finding more outside money.  there are a lot of scholarships which go unused every year.[/quote]

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