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<p>I would think they would tend to live in the Northeast or are international applying for the big time finaid.</p>
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<p>Since fit also includes “financial fit”, yeah, I think skipping the Ivies maybe short-sighted, unless one is virtually guaranteed a scholarship/tuition discount for NMSF or some other program. Of course, instate flagships offer a great, affordable education. But for many people, the Ivy can be less expensive than the instate public due the the Ivy’s rich need-based aid programs.</p>