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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, what a lot of harsh posters! When DC was applying, we made it clear that unless a certain amount of FA were offered, it would not be possible. We were in a decent public school situation, so that was the plan otherwise. DC understood all this clearly. We went into it with a "who knows? let's see what happens" attitude. DC applied to four schools. Three waitlisted and our first choice school offered the necessary FA. So it was a happy story in the end but DC knew all along that the public was the original plan. [/quote]

Your situation I understand but it doesn't seem like OP made it clear to her daughter that there were stipulations aside from acceptance.  If it had been presented all along as a mere possibility on multiple levels then I would feel differently.

My DD is at a Catholic high school.  She applied to and was accepted at 3 of them.  One she knew would be a long shot financially without significant aid as it is much more $ than the others.  The middle one was her clear first choice.  The third was cheapest and she got a small scholarship, but it was clear her heart was at #2.  It is a big stretch for us (no equity or stock savings) but it is a sacrifice we are willing to make for her.  She is aware that we could have pushed her to #3 but didn't and she is showing us every day that she is not taking the opportunity for granted.

OP - I think your DD will bounce back from this but you still have a high school transition and a college transition to get through with her.  Save future headaches and make sure you are very upfront with her about logistics BEFORE she starts applications.[/quote]

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