Saying no to Stanford?

rickle1
Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:13:57 +0000

Been said a few different ways, here’s my take:

Take money out of the equation. Where would you attend? My guess is Stanford. Why? Because on so many levels, it’s better for a certain type of student and is world class in so many things.

So back to finances. Certainly a lot of money. Would it be difficult for your family? Would it change their lifestyle, affect retirement, create a problem for a sibling? Only you know the answers to these questions. If the family has been saving for many years (or has the cash flow due to a great job) for the specific purpose of paying for a great college experience, I think yo have your answer.

A lot of people on CC will say, “yeah but, that’s crazy money, no need to,blah blah blah”. But if the money is already saved, and that’s the purpose behind the savings, why would anyone on this forum assume they know what’s best for you? They don’t know your values, your family situation. Only you know what is best.

If it were me, and financial hardship was not part of the equation, I’d attend Stanford in a heartbeat. Not my money though.