Northeastern over Notre Dame?

neuchimie
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:38:41 +0000

Woah. What are you talking about? That’s the worst advice I’ve ever heard. Picking a school over another where you got full ride, extra money, a great co-op program AND you’re leaning towards it, just because of your parent went there?

If your kid wants to go to Northeastern, then (if finances aren’t an issue) they should go to Northeastern. Just like if they wanted to go to another school and finances weren’t an issue, then they should go there. Since not only are finances not an issue but you even get a full ride and honors/scholars benefits… It seems like the only reason you’re uncomfortable with the idea of them going here is because of your legacy. I can totally understand why (heck, I want my future kids to go to my school and I haven’t even graduated yet), but it sounds like she’ll genuinely be happier here. In my opinion, that matters a lot. Besides, now you can support ND football and NU hockey.

And your wallet will greatly appreciate the decision to not waste a full scholarship in place of paying full amount without any aid…