Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 15:09     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
If you can’t afford it? Then definitely not worth it. True for almost anything, really.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 15:06     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We are paying full pay for one of those listed but I have more money than I know what to do with and my kid is happy so whatever.


If you have money, it’s the best gift you can give your child. Attending a college one wants to go to is priceless.


What? Having the choice to attend our first-choice college is good. But "priceless"? For most kids, the college search consists of one or two short visits. They are not in great position to know what is the perfect or optimal choice at that time of their lives. Sometimes it works out great, sometimes it works out fine, sometimes it does not work out at all. But in the grand scheme of things, it is not a big deal. For most kids, there are plenty of colleges that will give them a good education and a great experience.


It’s the enthusiasm which often gets people more involved in their college experience, if you are going to a college because you are forced to even though you got accepted to the college you like, you’ll start with minor depression and it may effect your college experience. Mental health among freshman is a big problem.


+1

Many are already depressed with the outcome of admission process and rejection from HYPSM. Not being allowed to attend one good school they are accepted to is like salt on their wounds. If you can’t afford it then that’s another matter but not wanting to stretch even a little is unfair.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:54     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:If you go to a shoe store and want a designer sandal but your mom forces you to pick store brand because well, both can get you where you want to go, how happy would you be. It’s a silly example a college consultant once gave but it stuck with me.


More so if you know your mom can afford that sandal for you but rather spend money in jewelry department.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:54     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
I could drive a Ford. I choose an Audi.
You do you.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:54     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
My kid’s experience at one of these schools was life changing. Will be thrilled if siblings choose the same college, if they want.
But $320k is what we have allocated as college costs.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:53     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
If you go to a shoe store and want a designer sandal but your mom forces you to pick store brand because well, both can get you where you want to go, how happy would you be. It’s a silly example a college consultant once gave but it stuck with me.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:50     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We are paying full pay for one of those listed but I have more money than I know what to do with and my kid is happy so whatever.


If you have money, it’s the best gift you can give your child. Attending a college one wants to go to is priceless.


What? Having the choice to attend our first-choice college is good. But "priceless"? For most kids, the college search consists of one or two short visits. They are not in great position to know what is the perfect or optimal choice at that time of their lives. Sometimes it works out great, sometimes it works out fine, sometimes it does not work out at all. But in the grand scheme of things, it is not a big deal. For most kids, there are plenty of colleges that will give them a good education and a great experience.


It’s the enthusiasm which often gets people more involved in their college experience, if you are going to a college because you are forced to even though you got accepted to the college you like, you’ll start with minor depression and it may effect your college experience. Mental health among freshman is a big problem.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:40     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
That’s exactly what the $350k in each of our kid’s 529 account is for. So they can go to their college of choice.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:38     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
All of them.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:37     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We are paying full pay for one of those listed but I have more money than I know what to do with and my kid is happy so whatever.


If you have money, it’s the best gift you can give your child. Attending a college one wants to go to is priceless.


What? Having the choice to attend our first-choice college is good. But "priceless"? For most kids, the college search consists of one or two short visits. They are not in great position to know what is the perfect or optimal choice at that time of their lives. Sometimes it works out great, sometimes it works out fine, sometimes it does not work out at all. But in the grand scheme of things, it is not a big deal. For most kids, there are plenty of colleges that will give them a good education and a great experience.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:32     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We are paying full pay for one of those listed but I have more money than I know what to do with and my kid is happy so whatever.



As long as your kid is happy that's what matters.


I see no reason to make him go to our state school when we can pay for where he really wants to go. What else am I going to do with the money? We have plenty to go around.



Mine is used to small classes since Pre- K so we are willing to full pay.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:30     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:It depends. If I’m a multimillionaire, I’ll pay any amount for any college. In my current situation, no college is worth $80K.


This
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:26     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We are paying full pay for one of those listed but I have more money than I know what to do with and my kid is happy so whatever.



As long as your kid is happy that's what matters.


I see no reason to make him go to our state school when we can pay for where he really wants to go. What else am I going to do with the money? We have plenty to go around.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:23     Subject: colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:We are paying full pay for one of those listed but I have more money than I know what to do with and my kid is happy so whatever.


If you have money, it’s the best gift you can give your child. Attending a college one wants to go to is priceless.
Anonymous
Post 04/11/2022 14:21     Subject: Re:colleges that aren't worth 80k
Anonymous wrote:My autistic child is going to go to a school that I'm sure you think isn't worth it. But she needs a small school with strong disability services to thrive and paying for that is worth it to me. But your fancy school clearly didn't teach you that everyone is different.


+100