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[quote=Anonymous]Chiming in in case it's helpful to OP. DD is currently a senior in the admissions cycle with 4.9W GPA, 35 ACT, and a good selection of AP/IB plus solid extracurricular activities and submitted portfolios in three areas.

So far:
Top merit awards at In-state flagship, OOS flagship, "safety" SLAC, and a well-regarded, though not top tier SLAC. All costs would be less than $60k/year for any of these options, including travel, books, room & board.

DD is still hoping for a more prestigious admit, potentially without merit, so we intend to weigh our options carefully. For us, cost is not a deal breaker, but DD's current field of interest would require several years of graduate school.

In short, what you hope for is distinctly possible. The challenge will be ensuring your son truly understands that you have a cost limit, that loans are not an option (because they are a terrible idea) and that even if he applies to the higher-ranked schools, if they do not offer a break on cost, he cannot attend. That needs to be completely clear before you start this process.[/quote]

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