<p>blueskies2day, why are you constantly posting anti-USC barbs and rants? If you cannot afford to attend a private university in general, or this one in particular, it’s time for a dose of acceptance on how economics work… The good news: there are many many schools that a lower sticker price than USC, Stanford, Northwestern, all the ivies, Carnegie Mellon, and even UC Berkeley out-of-state, et al, and some that might give more FA grants or even more $ in scholarships for you. Here and on other threads you have tried to blame others for what you find too expensive. Why the whine? Be honest with what you can and cannot afford and just don’t shop there!</p>
<p>It is not the school’s fault. But I gently suggest it is your continued mistake to think they have a public mandate to charge less. As a smart consumer, you have every right to reject paying such high amounts. That’s what I always advise if the price is too high. Some people might like to shop at Macy’s but if they cannot afford it there, shop at Target. (I do.)</p>