<p>It’s not just the pressures of east coast culture that can induce cross-admits to stay on the east coast; many families need to consider the very large expenses incurred in flying across the country multiple times every year. I doubt financial aid will cover all of the following flights each year: September (to school); November (round trip for Thanksgiving break); December (round trip for winter break); March or April (round trip for spring break); and June (home from school for summer break). That’s a big chunk of change no matter how far in advance you plan. Of course this also affects the decisions of many west coast cross-admits to HYPS to stay on the west coast.</p>