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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m not a snob when it comes to CTCL schools, but I’m not going to glorify them or view them as somehow unique, different, and - most of all - better than any of the other hundreds of no-name second tier private schools that are out there.  Forced to discount their tuitions to attract mediocre students who wouldn’t have a chance at top schools, low graduation rates, etc.  How on earth are they “changing lives” any more than second tier state schools or, for that matter, community colleges?  THOSE are the school changing lives - they’re educating the masses, immigrants, students of color, etc.  CTCL schools are just refuge for wealthy underachieving students whose parents don’t want them mixing with kids at the schools they really ARE making a difference.

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Well, for one thing, they roll out the red carpet for first-generarion students who know enough to apply. They offer supports, sometimes travel aid, some even pay for visits. And they're more willing to pay for those students than your state school. I think that metric is one reason they're on the list.

I wish more students did know to apply.

For another, you're a fool if you can look at that UMD mess of a thread with a straight face and tell me the parents complaining there aren't entitled.

Private schools bringing their tuition in line with public schools is more of a necessary cost correction to bring education costs a little closer in line with reality. The end of cheap credit made that a necessity. It's less a discount and more like a course correction. [/quote]

Interesting that the post you’re responding to was deleted.  Somebody has quite the trigger finger.  [/quote]

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