Need advice on college choice, $$, etc.

ucbalumnus
Sun, 06 Mar 2016 05:52:14 +0000

Britchick1:

The original thread did not suggest that they knew of any specific school when they made their commitment. Only that they made the promise previously.

See this previous thread by the OP:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1789885-best-schools-for-math-comp-sci-with-undergrad-research.html

Note that 11 out of the 14 schools in that list are similar in price to Princeton (the other 3 are UCs; in another post, the OP mentioned being a California resident). Also, the OP wrote “Money is not a factor in the decision” in that thread.

Britchick1:

We must be very blessed because our 17 year old understands completely the financial implications of his college choices. He has chosen a school with a great reputation but more importantly one where he himself determined he could graduate with little or no debt, even without any contributions from his parents. He did consider several Ivies but concluded the potential benefit did not justify the price tag, be it cash or debt.

Presumably, you told him up front, before applications, that he needed to consider costs and whatever limits you have, unlike the OP?