William & Mary vs. Wake Forest

guatlingsx3
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:34:49 +0000

D got accepted to both and even though the tuition is lower at W&M more financial aid from Holy Cross. We live in MA so Holy Cross geographically is easier and she can get home whenever she wants. I worry about being so far away and feeling “trapped” that she’s unable to come home except at Christmas and end of school year.

Anyone have any opinions on how these two schools compare and about not being able to get home whenever you want.

She really wants W&M but I know I can’t manage the tuition without lots of loans.

We were going to drive down for Admitted Students Day, but I’m thinking what if she absolutely falls in love with the school and it’s an impossibility will she just resent not being able to go.

Is financial aid ever increased. My income/expenses haven’t changed, but D has 3 younger sisters and I have to think about them too. l am a single mom by the way so there is only one income.