Am I shooting too low?!

SimpleLife
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:17:21 +0000

I happened upon your thread, but I might be the wrong person to answer. I have found in the past that my family’s views on this subject are not well-represented on CC.

My children and I all believe a student should go where a student feels the best fit. That isn’t always (usually?) an ivy league, even if grades and scores might otherwise earn them a place at that sort of school. We also think that scholarships and Cost of Attendance (COA) are hugely important factors in considering an undergraduate education. All of my kids want to pursue graduate studies and then some. That means more money required in the long run, so wise choices must be made from the beginning.

So, can you guess? My answer is that you would definitely not be aiming too low if you feel a great fit at ASU, if you think it will meet your needs in terms of engineering (it’s supposed to be a great school for that, right?), and if it fits your budget. I’d say you were aiming just right!