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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think setting that expectation was the job for two years ago. Did you give your student a budget? Do other schools fall within that budget?

I think you are setting yourself up for a lot of resentment if you say “Great job getting those merit scholarships to Welcoming SLAC and Awesome Flagship, but Dad and I decided you are going to Last Choice Safety. Hey, you picked that school to add to your list (after we insisted you needed a safety), so really, this was your choice.”[/quote]

I agree with this.  Making him attend the lowest price one seems like a bait and switch to me.

Choosing a college is a [b]person's first adult choice.  I think it's important that the student and not the parents make that choice[/b], because then the student experiences the consequences, good and bad.  If it doesn't go well, he cannot come back and blame you.[/quote]

Can’t really be their choice alone if they are not footing the bill. I might not make final decision but I expect to be involved in the decision making process. Bot Both our kids know that money is a factor…we have also been clear about that…so they will be doing to the best school that fits the budget.[/quote]

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