| We had an interesting conversation with our admissions couselor who promised to look into some financial relief and get back in touch with us. After a week or so, I called and she honestly admitted she had done nothing with our request. I didn't honestly think we had a chance for financial help but was quite surprised and disheartened that she did nothing after telling us she'd see what she could do.
Our S loved Duke but when confronted with the reality of how his choice would "Rock his world" (i.e. require going into debt, changing summer plans, living on a tight budget, etc.), he realized that the added value of a Duke education/experience was not worth the very real costs for him.
He is now quite happy with his college choice and very honored to have been admitted to Duke. It's a win win situation. |