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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here - thanks for these responses - we will definitely tell DS.  I do feel a lot of guilt, which is probably being too hard on myself.  Why didn't I save more so that he could go where he'd want?  Why don't I sacrifice more so there's money for graduate school?  If I had bought a smaller house 10 years ago, or not renovated our bathroom last summer, or put a little less into my 401K.  We are not wealthy, so had to make choices, but I read on this board how people can pay full freight for their kids and it makes me feel unhappy.[/quote]

Op, please don’t feel guilty. I just posted and said I have lots of friends whose kids received merit at Case. I live in what is considered an affluent suburb of a city in another state (not DC area). Everyone I know chases merit - even people who can afford to pay full price out of current earnings. Bc the price of college is insane and they don’t see the value. You have saved a ton for your kids and should be proud. My sibling and I put ourselves through school - really hard to do today at these prices. My dd got merit at her top choice (not a top school) so it costs a few thousand more than our big 10 flagship. She loves it and I’m happy she’s happy but there is no way it’s worth the sticker price. At least people are honest where I live about what they will and won’t do. Glad I’m not in the DC area. You are doing well for your kids op. Once they get out of the bubble, they will see how lucky they are. My dd sees it at college. [/quote]

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