<p>I’m pretty sure I could get into U of I. They accept quite a few students at my school every year. So considering I’m in state and also a legacy, I think my chances might be good enough to use it as a safety.</p>
<p>UC schools are, indeed, a fortune when not paying in-state tuition, so I’m almost sure I’m not going to go there if I end up paying out of state tuition. I think the lab my dad’s office is based at might be directly connected to the UC system, because his employer said I can only get in-state at UC schools - not CalState.</p>
<p>Based on what mom2collegekids said about budgeting, I’m still not sure because my parents have said the amount they’d be willing to pay will differ based on the costs and caliber of the school I go to.</p>