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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of the big issues with OPs statement is that there doesn't seem to be a clear definition of an "average" college as opposed to an "above average" college. OP, what's your definition of an "average" college? [b]I'd say that the top 50 national universities (as ranked by USNWR) are above average. [/b]The same goes for the top 50 LACs. Would you accept that definition OP?[/quote]

No. Average to below. Top twenty: above average. Top ten: excellent.

Out of the top fifty: don't even bother. It's not worth the paper it's printed on.[/quote]

Yeah, those people should just go work at Jiffy Lube. How dare they?[/quote]

I wouldn't send them to Jiffy Lube, but I won't clear out my savings, retirement, home equity to send my children to a low ranked undergrad. And I [b]most certainly wouldn't bend over backwards to spin[/b] that the college is some great place — which every parent of average kids does. Just give it a rest.[/quote]

In my view, a "great" school is one that is great for my child.  There is no school that is objectively "great" unless it will provide my child with the environment and opportunities he needs.

My college sophomore scored 2380 on his SATs and is at a school that OP would deem "average."  It is the perfect fit for him, and it is affordable for us - he'll graduate with zero debt.

It is a great school for him.[/quote]

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