I can totally relate to this. We didn’t really know how things would play out for our CA kid (class of 2021) and he definitely did aim high and hit a lot of waitlists and even got into some good but EXPENSIVE schools that would have really really stretched us financially. Taking the offer from UCLA was the best thing he did, and writing that much smaller check makes me so grateful. He loves it (is already there for marching band stuff), and I’m sure your daughter will too. As we begin to navigate the process again with his sister this year, we are being much more dialed in on in-state schools and those that offer substantial merit aid. It’s just not worth the financial strain! Go Bruins
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