Advice on talking about Out-Of-State options

NewHope33
Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:35:54 +0000

DW and I insisted that our students attend school OOS. So perhaps our reasoning may be help to you. First, as many prior posters have indicated, it’s CRITICAL that your parent can afford you college. Second, again as many posters have said, it’s CRITICAL that you’ve shown you are accomplished at “taking care of business.” Sending students to college is a major financial commitment for parents, and they have the right to expect SUCCESS.

If you can get past “first” and “second” the argument for attending an OOS school gets much stronger. You can generally find superior programs OOS. You will have the opportunity to spend time with people and places different from your home area when you attend school OOS. Issues associated with distance will help you mature. And very importantly you will gain confidence in your own independence, so when future OOS opportunities come your way, you will be favorably inclined to consider them.

Good luck!