<p>Spoken like someone who isn't paying for it! ;)</p>
<p>Yeah i know where ure coming from, but he/she is not talking about the NYU/BU level here. The OP is about to throw away an ivy education ( a very good, liberal school) for money !</p>
<p>Money is after all just a money. But then again, what do i know about money I am still getting an allowance from my parent :p</p>
<p>^wow... I have to have at least ten characters, so I'm going to say it again-- wow...</p>
<p>lol maybe it's not best to go to an ivy league schools anyway (even if money is equal)... might escape tru****nd babies making ignorant comments</p>
<p>Rabban, the OP has had enough difficulty reconciling his dreams with reality without having it rubbed in his face. He just made an incredibly mature, financially necessary decision - and that bodes well for his future.</p>
<p>Who8mahrice: Go show UW what you're made of!</p>
<p>I know many students who entered Brown planning to go to medical school --and I would say more than half of those I know have changed their minds. Some of them flatout don't have the grades from Brown for a good med school outcome. </p>
<p>So it isn't just the debt --it is the freedom to change your mind. Now you want to become a doctor, but what if you change your mind and fall in love with something else? Too bad, too late. You will HAVE to become a doctor whether you want to or not, and the stress of anything less than stellar grades at Brown will be devastating.</p>
<p>Mom: I'm not trying to rub it in his face. But to me, throwing away an ivy education and all the experiences just for money is the ultimate anti-climax of how hard he's studied and what he has accomplished in his high school. It's a brown, not low-level private school</p>
<p>Another way to put this into perspective is this: when he's 40, he might be thinking about whatif... True, sometimes money makes mare go. But, there's far more beautiful things in life than "money", which includes "enlightment thru education". :confused:</p>
<p>atomic: What you fail to realize is that there is a huge difference between Brown and OSU?Case?? Keep your thoughts to urself. Do us all a favor :go back to ur dark little corner and finish ur curd.</p>
<p>You don't have to convince me of the value of an Ivy League education. However, the kind of money the OP is talking about removes Brown as an option. While it would be fantastic for him to go there, it simply is not possible given what it will mean for him in the future. That kind of debt is not just large; it's crushing.</p>
<p>BTW, if the OP were talking, say, $15,000 in debt, I'd have no problem urging him to make the financial sacrifice.</p>
<p>Actually, what you're buying yourself, in addition to a nicer laptop, is many more future opportunities unsaddled by tremendous debt. This is especially important if you're at all thinking about going to med/grad school.<br>
With regard to finding a good niche at UW, it's true that you may have to search a bit, but believe me you will find some amazing folks at UW. Our HS & state send many brilliant & wonderful kids there (paying out-of-state tuition, which is still lower than many comparable private schools). It takes them some time to find their niche, but most find like-minded folks and are happy to have more options for their future without the tremendous debt they would have if they chose some of the more expensive options available to them.
Honestly, the most important thing to do is learn a lot, get to know your profs, get good grades, & you will have so many opportunities for your grad/pro school. Employers could care less about where you went for undergrad, they are about where your final degree is from.
You have made a mature and well-reasoned choice & I applaud you for it.
Actually the $85,000 debt could likely end up approaching $100,000 because of unexpected increases, interest, transportation to & from RI, and so many other expenses. Heck, that's like buying 4 cars OR a house or condo without having any of those things to show for it! Crushing debt, indeed!</p>
<p>As a new parent to CC, this has been very helpful and thank you for great info. Our kid is facing the same situation....pay $80,000+ for name school or free for state (and plans on grad school). Just talked to high school counselor yesterday and with his past experiences his thought is to go to the state school for undergrad and use $ for a great grad school. If only getting a bachelors degree he said we should try very hard to find a way to go to name school. It is still an honor to have been accepted and something kids put down on future applications, he said, and could help you get into name school grad program. May 1st deadline is suddenly almost here!</p>
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<p>Yes, I know it's a tough decision. But, something so beautiful in life always requires sublime sacrifices from all of us including family. Best Wishes !!!</p>
<p>Your kid will be always grateful, eternally thankful of your familiy's sublime sacrfices. And I am sure that he/she will be much motivated for that and do great in school~~~~</p>
<p>Lol, so what's the decision OP?</p>