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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, [b]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[/b]. 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]

Oh this is so great. This thread keeps on giving.

OP, PP thinks you’re probably poor because your kid is a tour guide to show appreciation to her benefactors for allowing her to attend. [/quote]

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