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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand this. Tell your kid what their limit is and what colleges or majors you won't pay for if there are any restrictions.  Find out what schools they are interested and get a checklist for these and then just try to help your kid stay on top of the deadlines. This is more than most parents do.[/quote]

And so kids end up with extremely random lists of colleges to apply for? Because this is what ds has now. It feels a little ridiculous.[/quote]

No, you assist with the process.  Most 17 yo are not fully capable of researching in detail what is important in the decision.  Many don't even know what they want to major in and if they think they do, 75% will change at least once.  
When it costs this much, you don't just sit back and wait for them to do it all (often at the last minute).  You help guide them, let them do the heavy work, but you guide.  And you include finances in the picture.  A 90K school that doesn't give significant merit to most is not a viable option if you are full pay and only want to spend $50K.  So better to not allow your kid to fall in love with schools like that.  
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