LMU v. Reed

Paradox7
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:17:56 +0000

I wouldn’t be so shocked if you were comparing Reed to a full-ride at a college that is similar in feel and academic standards, and I’d veer towards not choosing Reed, in that case. Unless, the Financial Aid at Reed is really, really significantly less than at LMU, I would pick Reed. While a full ride is important, you’d err if you picked a college just because it gave you a full ride, if other colleges are giving you packages you can afford. This is ultimately a personal decision, and you really have to decide what you’re looking for from college, and whether that full ride be enough to sustain your happiness with LMU. It’s a different matter if you prefer LMU overall.