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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Make sure you hold off on all laptop purchases until you get the requirements from the university!

Lots of universities are requiring purchases through them even if you have a brand new one you just bought.  They want to make sure all specs are met and the same for everyone.   [/quote]

I have not seen this for either of my kids and the dozens of college tours we went on.[/quote]

Seriously? I'm surprised.

It may not be an issue for majors with no particular reliance on technology -- if all your kid will be need is something that can handle spreadsheets and word processing, you're set. But something STEM-y or creative is going to need particular capabilities. Check the college website. [/quote]

Even with just spreadsheets and word processing, check the school website before buying software. We bought DS's laptop on our own (it more than meets the requirements for his major) but have to buy Office through the school, the charge for it will actually be on the tuition bill. Even if we'd already bought it, we'd have been required to pay for it again. [/quote]

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