son is getting "express" applications...

katliamom
Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:20:14 +0000

Rellielu, have you considered applying schools that are competitive with the LACs your son is interested in? That way, if the competing school offers higher aid, you could leverage that for more aid at S’s favorites.

I think if the choice is you/S going deeply into debt for the selective school, or getting a free or near-free ride at the less-selective school – pick the free ride, graduate debt free with good grades - and apply for highly selective grad schools. I’m not sure any BA is worth massive debt & the associated heartaches