<p>I hear you. But I think you misunderstand what I am saying about merit aid. Ivy League schools give zero merit aid because everyone is basically brilliant. BUT they give out generous financial aid. That is what I am suggesting here. Stop the myth that an SAT score makes a difference and give aid to those who show financial need. Success in college is tied to maturity, self determination and your gpa/ course rigor in high school. Its NOT tied to SAT scores. Seen it a thousand times. And 50 points on an SAT can separate a merit scholarship from nothing? Come on, that is as bogus as Christmas in July. </p>
<p>If you got it, congratulations. But I would much prefer the money be spread out among those who show financial need, which may well include you. The FAFSA is a joke as well. Too many ways to for people to game the system (like grandparents wealth). I dont have all the answers, just a lot of questions.</p>
<p>And to think 10 years ago a Fordham education was less than half what it is today all in? </p>
<p>And like oldtown said earlier, neither FAFSA nor the schools give a damn if you have three kids to put through school. They look at what assets you have today and assume you can put that ALL towards your first child. Its absurd.</p>
<p>And don’t even get me started on the salaries and bonuses of wallstreet types, versus the salaries of cops, firefighters, teachers or even other professionals in in other regions. But enough whining. It is what it is. We only do what we can.</p>