ND full price with med school in future

matt46578901234
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:16:31 +0000

After really reviewing my options and what my family could afford, I’ve decided on Notre Dame! There are things in life that are worth it to take calculated risks for, and I am confident things such as this are worth it. Our amount of debt will not be that significant in the long run, and it will be doable. A piece of advice to anyone who reads this in the future: if you are stuck between two different schools, and it’s based on finances, truly ask yourself where your heart lies. It takes time, but you’ll find out whether that “expensive” school is worth that extra struggle. Take the risk, but make sure it’s a calculated risk and not just some whim. The burden of money is a harsh reality, but there’s a difference between throwing yourself into a hole of debt or just sacrificing more than you have been comfortable in prior to college. For med school, I’m planning to stay in state (California) for the tuition, but there are so many options, and I know it will all work out. On a side note, I did ask for a reevaluation of my financial aid at ND and got a tiny tiny package (about 5 grand), but a package nonetheless. Best of luck to you all. I came to the conclusion that Notre Dame was worth much, much more than the tough journey my family and I were about to embark on based on finances. It is a journey of self-reflection and focusing on the real things in life, not just money. There’s no right answer. Thank you so much for your help and responses; they helped me realize what mattered to me. Best of luck!!