@ClassicRockerDad What do you mean by more focused? Like more depth in a specific subject than breadth? But that’s food for thought, I hadn’t even considered Canadian schools as an option. I researched the undergrad tuitions at University of British Columbia and I think it’s interesting that different majors have different costs.
@SlackerMomMD Thanks for sharing, that definitely helps me put things in perspective. I knew the Claremont colleges were hard to get into but I underestimated just how hard, after reading some of the comments here I don’t know how much it would benefit me to even apply. I looked into the LACs you and a few others mentioned and I think they would be a great fit for me, certainly more attainable. Was there anything in your daughter’s application that set her apart that got her accepted? Just curious, as I put my stats into the Cappex chances calculator and I’m pretty much in the middle. Not sure what would set me apart.
@Corinthian What information would you need to know to determine if I’m a fit for Pitzer? I do care a lot about social justice, although I don’t know how much my resume would show that as of right now. I was hoping that college would be an opportunity for me to get more involved in the community in that way. I realize it’s a reach but if I have a shot at getting in by emphasizing something about myself, I would be willing to give it a try. And I think I may just post my question there, thanks for the suggestion!
A few people mentioned that I should have my parents fill out the financial aid calculators for the colleges that I’m most interested in, so I gave them the information they need and hopefully they will do it within the next few days.