<p>Ladylikeliz,
Congrats on your EA to UChicago. My son is a first year, and has done well so far. While I hate to dissuade such an articulate student, please remember that your aid from UChicago is need-based, and while as long as income stays the same, your aid should stay the same-what happens if your Mother’s income increases? If she is finishing college herself, I would assume that over the course of the next four years, her income may increase-maybe too much to receive the same amount of aid. </p>
<p>You got accepted to an amazing program with UT-Austin plan ii. Seems like a great opportunity for you with that program, which will cover ALL your costs for the next four years.</p>