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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just wonder if it’s better to spread wings and get out of state and then use that $$$ saved for undergrad for grad school. Maybe even go back to UT for an MBA later or Masters. Or use for real estate investment. I think that’s a bigger leg up sometimes. I know a lot of people who are mid 20’s or 30 and finding it impossible to save the $100k needed for a DP for a new home. I don’t necessarily know if the name of the school matters as much now, especially if neither are top 10 or close to it and you went as a recruited athlete. [/quote]

[quote=Anonymous]I am a big supporter of the UT decision. That said, this PP makes a lot of sense, but only if the DS is will willing to do post graduate work. MBA, Law, Masters in something that makes him employable. If he's just stuck with a marginal undergrad degree from High Point, where is he going to get a job? Mediocre school that is perceived to lean right. I'd look to see if High Point feeds to any significant careers. [/quote]

I can also see the merits in giving the HP option a go. As other PPs have mentioned, the pull of "D1" sports is rather alluring and is only for a brief moment. DC would have a lifetime (certainly the rest of his 20s) to have other, more academic pursuits.

We often see it noted here on DCUM that you can always change majors or transfer so selecting a college doesn't have to be a one-n-done proposition.

I'd counsel OP to make another trip (assuming they've already made one and liked it enough to even consider) and do things [i]other[/i] than what the recruiting office did/showed them last time. Drive around the Triad area; it's often a step-child to the RDU area but can be a great place to settle down.

And if the decision is for HP, save all the money you would've spent -- for if/when he transfers, seeks post-grad work, or a home down-payment.

Good luck....and maybe, keep us posted. I'm usually quite curious how these sort of decisions play out.

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