<p>I applied Early Action to BC and was accepted but I’m still waiting for my financial aid notice. i filed all my stuff on time, as early applicatns are supposed to file CSS November15 and FAFSA on February 1.</p>
<p>Any idea when it’lll come?</p>
<p>hmmm...i dunno i got mine more than a month and a half ago...i would call and ask...i think because everyone i know who go in early got theirs already.</p>
<p>My Daughter was accepted EA in December. She recieved her 'conditional' fin-aid letter in January. Yesterday she received an adjusted fin-aid letter,( after the FAFSA & taxes were sent in). She got need based grant,(they call it B.C. scholarship... yeah right) of $15,300 for the year, Workstudy $$ of $2,200, and a stafford loan of $2,625. This still leaves a family contribution of $24,300 or so PER YEAR! WOW! It is her first choice and she has been accepted to a handful of other schools with better biz programs,( her major will be marketing ). I really wish I could make her happy and give her the best college experience at a school that was extreemly selective but its hard for parents to dole out $100,000 for an education that she can also get for $20,000 to $60,000. Please provide argument to sell B.C.'s CO$T. BTW, we are middle income common folk.</p>
<p>jazzy, i come from a middle income family as well. i realize that its alot for kids to ask of their parents. i feel so guilty about asking my parents to send me to a private college when ive been accepted to stellar public schools, but i think private schools are SO worth it. the networking between alums will definitely come in handy when its time for a job search, and bc has a reputation as a school that has students that not only are intelligent but also very intune with their community's needs.i think one of bc emphasizes integrity and compassion in human beings and that really come through. especially with a freshman seminar liek theirs, you can tell that bc cares about the student more than other schools. they really want the student to adjsut well. when i first visited bc it was my top choice, and i know that my parents would be comfortable and wouldnt worry about me as much if i went to bc.</p>
<p>Jazzy1, I think I'm in the same situation as your daughter. When I received my aid report, my family qualified for only about $10,000 in need. That would mean we would have to pay $34000 a year. To me, this is insane and yes, Boston College was my number 1 school. I've also been accepted to my instate school that, like your daughter's, has a better business program/school than BC, and frankly, would offer me better opportunities than BC. I can't speak for your daughter, but I do want to point out that a good experience is the sole responsibilitiy of the individual. Anybody can have a positive experience anywhere because it is how a person makes of his/her situation.</p>
<p>Well, I guess I didn't really do as you asked in giving an arguement for footing BC's high cost, haha. Don't get me wrong, BC is an awesome school, but sometimes, I feel as if the only reason I still have this attachment for the school is because I know how hard it is to get into BC and what an achievement it is to be admitted. (i.e. look at the RD threads... crazy!) I think your daughter will eventually know what is best for her and for your family's situation. Deciding on which school to attend has been the hardest thing for me, but I am grateful to have parents that are supportive in my decision. They are exactly like you in that they wish they could offer me the "best college experience." But luckily, I've realized that the "best college experience" is all up to me and what I make of it. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thanks Causeaseen and Rovee. Rovee I've seen some of your posts on other threads and you are very wise for an upcoming frosh. It appears there is a good chance you will decide on U Dub. It too is a highly regarded biz school and like you said elsewhere, there are no other schools in the area to compete with, whereas in Boston you have soooo many other very good schools to fight against for internships, networking and jobs. I really like Seattle too. BTW, I hope they go far in the BBall tourney although I am a rabid Wildcat Fan! Good luck with your decision and enjoy your life ahead of you. Boston is still the greatest college town and the Red Sox rule!!</p>
<p>:-) Wow, Jazzy1, you've put a big, well needed smile on face. Today has been one of those days where I know I won't get to sleep until at least 2 AM, hence the fact that I am posting at 1:59. Seriously though, I really appreciate your nice comments! Yes, there is a very good chance that I'll decide on the U, but the important thing though is that I am happy with that possible decision. Well, I'm glad that you understood my earlier theory about Boston schools (I didn't think anybody would understand my ramblings!), and yes, Boston is still the greatest college town. You know I'll be rootin' for my Huskies, and I hope your Wildcats go far too. Good luck with your daughter's decision, and please, keep me updated on what she decides to do.</p>
<p>Rovee, P.S. the main thing that you must absorb about this whole thing is that no matter what happens, the great effort that you put into your work in HS and before has been rewarded with acceptence into a truly very extremely selective school. 30% rate? You should be smiling now. And no matter where you decide to go, for whatever reasons are best for Rovee, you'll always have this proud accomplishment in your back pocket. I too would like to see your final decision! Cherrish this week! There will never be any like it again.</p>