Dilemma

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Im extremly excited about getting into the University of Pennsylvania Arts and Science College. I have a lot of family over there so this would be an ideal location. The only problem however is my parents make around 200k combined and are financially strapped @ the moment. I have a younger brother and a sister who are going to need some of that money for college and I don't want to break the bank so they can't go to a top notch school.</p>

<p>I applied to 10 schools in total and here are the results:
University of Vermont: Accepted Honors Program
University of Delaware: Accept Honors Program
Rutgers University: Accepted to Pharmacy Program (#2 school for pharmacy in nation)
Syracuse University: Accepted Honors Program
University of Virginia:Accepted
Boston College: Accepted
John Hopkins University: Accepted
Georgetown University: Wait Listed (was my #1)
University of Michigan: Awaiting Reply
Univerisity of Pennsylvania: Accepted</p>

<p>I live in NJ so Rutgers would be the cheapest option and would provide be with one of the best schools for pharmacy in the nation. I don't want to be known as the kid who turned down the Ivy League Education, but I just don't have the funds to go to any of these great colleges. My parents make too much money so I get basically nothing in terms of aid. Idk what to do I feel like crying I would love going to any of the top notch colleges but it just doesnt make sense...</p>

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<p>We faced an almost identical situation 3 years ago with our oldest son, with two children left at home. My best advice is not to make the decision on your own, but to have a frank financial discussion with your parents. They're in the best position to provide input on the finances, and they can also discuss their situation with the schools' financial aid officers -- especially if some event/circumstance has "strapped" their financial situation/cash flow.</p>

<p>P.S. You've been accepted to a lot of great schools -- you'll be fine no matter what you decide. It never hurts to look beyond the "Ivy" nameplate to institutions that will provide an equal or better education in your chosen field.</p>

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<p>I feel your pain, I was accepted at UPenn too with an efc of around 13000. My parents will be able to pay around 3-4 thousand so I have to come up with 9-10 thousand through scholarships, working, and loans. I think I can pull it off but thats a lot of work, especially when the University of Wyoming would pay me about 3K a year lol.</p>