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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here and her top choices that offered talent scholarships are GWU, Connecticut College, and JMU (OOS). She wants to major in environmental science. W&M is a better fit for her academically and socially. Her scholarships are tied to her double majoring in dance. W&M offers a dance minor and performance opportunities without the pressure of a double major. But no merit. When I said that it would hurt to turn down the scholarships, it’s more the principal than the money. We can afford W&M if it’s the best choice.[/quote]

Forgot to mention that her scholarships are not full ride. After merit, the price differential is $10k-$20k/year.[/quote]

I would not do GW or JMU. Conn College is strong for enviro science, but if W&M checks all the boxes (and it's also strong wrt enviro science), I think it is worth it to spend an extra 10-20K/year [/quote]

OP here. I believe W&M checks some boxes that CC doesn't, most importantly, it's better known in the DC area where DD wants to end up. Her original career goal was to work for the EPA, Justice, or Fish & Wildlife, but since January she's pivoted to nonprofits like National Geographic, Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, World Wildlife Fund, etc. W&M has strong internships in DC and CC's market is closer to NYC and Boston. She also prefers a mid-sized school to a SLAC.[/quote]

Go for merit.  Don't carry debt.  Environmental science jobs don't pay that well. [/quote]

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