Tips on saving money in college?

EricLG
Sat, 29 May 2010 14:57:30 +0000

Please do not take my comments as personal attacks, they are not meant to be in any way. I do however wish to encourage you to do the best you can academically, because the US is a funny place: 30% flunk out of HS, 50% flunk out of college; yet the top five percent or so are really high achievers.

You have to keep within spitting distance of the top 10%, if not 5 percent; and not let yourself coast with the median. At least if you want to get into medical school, or into an excellent grad program, or have strong job prospects.

I’ll tell you a bit more of my son’s story: he is entering college as a junior, has a 3.94 college gpa, and about 2/3rds of his chem and math majors are completed. At least once a week he hears “great job so far, keep it up to succeed!”. NOT “no reason to work so hard – a 3.0 or 3.2 gpa is fine.”

Sorry for the sermon, now back to your OP which I think is a good one. Just be aware the world is very competitive out of college, and getting more so every year.