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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First your kid has to get in and it appears this is your first go around with this.  It's not what you think and be prepared to a) not get in and b) to not get the money you think you will [/quote]

No, my kid doesn't need to first get in. Schools we can't afford can be ruled out immediately, without getting in first.[/quote]

Run the net price calculator from Princeton and see where it lands you. If that number looks acceptable, proceed to other schools. If Princeton isn't giving you what you want, then assume other schools will be even less generous. [/quote]

Yes, I ran Princeton and Harvard. Those would work for us, financially. I was surprised because I thought we were out of the financial aid brackets everywhere. I think a lot of "donut hole" people just assume that, like I did, until very recently.

Now that I realize we are actually are eligible for very substantial FA at some schools, am I wondering about other top schools. Rice, someone mentioned above, seems like a very good option.[/quote]

The very best schools are affordable. Williams and Amherst will probably end up similarly if you do the net price. It's the next tier like Northeastern or WashU that you won't be able to afford [/quote]

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