Boston University or Northeastern University?

katliamom
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:21:42 +0000

Sorry to burst your bubble, but you may not be realistic about your choices. FIRST have the “money talk” with your parents. Tell them bluntly you’re looking at schools costing between $30,000-$50,000 a year. Ask them what they can afford. Have them calculate their EFC (expected family contribution.) Start reading - and have them read, or at least inform them - the financial aid threads on this site.
Do your research FIRST. Don’t apply to schools you can’t afford. It’s a waste of money, energy and time.

If your family can barely afford visiting these schools, how do you think they will pay for them?

Are you a California resident? If so, you should be first focusing on the UCs and privates that may give you aid. Looking at NYU (notorious for not giving students enough $$ - it’s the #1 reason why kids leave NYU) or BU or GWU - expensive schools in some of the most expensive cities in the country may not be realistic. For a bit of reality, read this: