UCF (Nursing)
-Gorgeous Campus, NM program was fairly small but established with reputation for supporting students. Great Nursing program and honors program. Met with us for extended period of time. Took time to get to know my DD and her needs and goals. Full COA was definitely a factor. It seemed like a great experience for someone being right in Orlando. Incredibly supportive staff and great access to top honors programs.
- One Take away, do your best to prepare for the PSAT but realize it is a bit of a crap shoot. Sometimes it comes down to how you feel on that day. If you don't make NMF there are still a number of schools that will give you a great offer, you just have to look. Con't be brainwashed by the mantra that says you HAVE to go to what US News and World Reports considers a top 10 school. Consider your choices wisely. If its something you really want and you can afford it, go for it. But make sure that shiny bauble is what you really think it is.
-NMF was a HUGE factor and benefit. Our family went into the process thinking we would see what opportunities it brought for us. We are in an income range where we will get zero financial aid, but can afford to help our kids out. The fact that she found a school that she liked that was fully paid for really has changed our families future. I understand that there are some who are totally focused on Ivy league/Duke/Stanford type of schools. For our DD future she has chosen a career that really doesn’t benefit from going to one of those schools. Good luck to the Class of 2019 NM participants !