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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just a note that paying for the applications herself also means you have no legitimate say in where she applies.  Are you prepared to be left out of that entirely? 
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OP here. I like the idea of setting a budget for applications - say $1000. That gives her at least 10 schools.  What is a reasonable number - I think 9: 2-3 reach, 3 match and 3 safety. As far as my having a say, both her Mom and I have said her choice is exactly that - her choice. I still think she should pay for her HIGH SCHOOL parking pass.

Also, regarding school budget, I've said I guarantee that she can attend any Commonwealth of Virginia school "full ride," but if she wants OOS or private she'll have to cover the difference. I've not discouraged her from looking at privates and emphasized she needs to consider what merit FA they might have on offer. Her school list thus far includes UVA, W&M, JMU, Smith and Simmons. I'm not sure at this point what else she is considering. [/quote]

So she's paying the application fees to places like Smith and she has nearly no chance of attending because she'll have to pay cover the difference between a Virginia school and a private school.  Her financial aid is based on [b]your[/b] income and if you have as much money as you say you do, she'll never qualify for much, if any, financial aid.  You do understand that, right?

I agree with the PPs.  I am so glad you aren't my father.  You are very weird.  [/quote]

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