Giving up a top LAC for a full ride?

twoinanddone
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:51:35 +0000

The OP is really only deciding if she can afford the ED school. If not, she has a lot of good options with the other schools on the list so no bad outcome here.

Decide if you can afford the ED school. If yes, attend. If no, sort through the other schools based on cost and your fit. That’s where you are right now.

Yale and Tufts have Greeks and sports. I don’t think many people are turning down Yale because of the greeks or sports. You don’t have to participate in the sports or Greek life at Richmond (or at any school). You must have liked something about it or you wouldn’t have applied.

Focus on whether you can afford Swarthmore. If you can, great and it’s over. If not, you have a great backup in Richmond and can wait until the other decisions come in March.