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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So when people continually ask where the kid is headed to school, I should say “sorry, we aren’t releasing that information.”  Seriously, wtf? I don’t volunteer the info unless asked.  But apparently it’s bragging if the answer is an Ivy/T10.[/quote]
^ and after asking and getting the info is when the behind the back gossip starts up. [/quote]

You're giving your kid too much credit. Nobody gives AF where your kid goes to school. I actually tend to see it's the opposite, [b]people laugh at morons willing to pay exorbitant fees[/b] for an Ivy/T10.[/quote]

I actually agree with this.  We've had so many people comment to us how expensive our DC's college is when they ask and we answer. It's sort of weird and could even be awkward but I just move on and let it go.  DC was in lucky position to be able to choose where they went to school and have resources still left over for grad school. They didn't take it lightly - applied to a variety of colleges, including instate flagship and other less expensive schools. They chose the one with strongest program in their field and I think it was a good choice.  Again - they were lucky to have that option and we know that. Thanks grandparents![/quote]

Some people are just not knowledgeable about the process and cost factors. DD goes to a mid-range LAC that gives everyone merit aid. We heard some comments about the expense of private schools and how they focused on public colleges. Her school costs us the same as VT where our other kid goes. If they have younger kids, I'm happy to get into a conversation about how merit aid works so they'll be better informed the next time around but otherwise I'll likely just say we don't pay the sticker price and move on.[/quote]

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