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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Value.

I have two kids going to private college (1 at a SLAC ranked in the 30s and 1 will be going to a top 10).  In both schools, their class sizes and ability to get the classes they need mattered a whole lot to both students.

The student going to the SLAC ranked in the 30s also got into two top 30 ranked state universities.  We are in DC so no good state schools in state and the highly ranked state schools were a wash on cost for us.   She also could have gone to lesser ranked state schools for half the price of what we are paying.  We let her choose where to go to school.

The value of a name brand on a students resume is real when trying to get a job or applying to grad school.

The value of small classes and other niceties that come with a private school are also real.

This is a personal choice, I valued my kids getting a good education and being in a supportive environment.  There are definitely schools I would not have paid 90K/year for.

You are also going to learn that admissions is more complicated than you realize and your kid may not do as well as you presume.  It is a hard lesson for us parents.

We are similarly situated financially to your family.  This is a personal choice.  What opportunities do you want for your kids?[/quote]

This is OP. I am very well aware of how complicated admissions are and am under no illusions of where my kid will or won’t get in. I’m not sure what gave you the impression otherwise. The entire question is about how and if we make these decisions in advance and whether he even bothers to apply![/quote]

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