<p>Dad1991: I know what you mean. I was accepted ED I and it was a bittersweet moment due to the financial aid package. My family and I called up. We talked it over because there were instances that we are worried about from mother losing job to father not recieving his bonus, which is a significant chunk of his annual pay and how he was planning to use that to put towards my tuition. They said that if those were the cases, they would help supplement with grant money because they understand how the economy is. They also promise that your aid will be increased when a sibling enters. For my brother to enter later on into the college of his choice, my family is expecting a significant grant.</p>
<p>They are reasonable. My advice would be to call up and talk it over calmly. We are and will be pinching pennies for our payments for college. Just decide how much your daughter wants to go and if you want/able to make a sacrifice. I sat down with my parents and explained why Smith was still my first choice. The main point I made was that for me to double-major in the majors I want, Smith would allow me to and I** would graduate in 4yrs **while opposed to other schools, including the ivies, it could be 6yrs for me. This, for me, is based on talks with school representatives and research on their websites.</p>
<p>Smith seems to be a great environment, where the women have self-confidence and drive. The oppurtunities are endless. I’m in love with this college and family is making a sacrifice.</p>