<p>Our DD’12 has a generous scholarship to our state flagship. She doesn’t want to go there. We are encouraging her to apply just about anywhere that is better than the flagship. There is a school in which she has some interest (not in her top 5), but it is not as good as most of the schools on her list - it is very expensive and is not known for its financial aid. We will not pay for it when she has the flagship school for less than 10% of the cost and all of her other schools cost the same or less - and are better schools. It is a tough lesson for a kid, but it is life.</p>