<p>Are you planning to go onto graduate/professional school?</p>
<p>Well, I’m still kinda undecided as to what my major is going to be, so I can’t really say for sure. But possibly. Why?</p>
<p>Look at it this way, you’ll have to pay a lot more in graduate school tuition and fees later on anyways - payoff will be that you (hopefully) have a high enough paying job to make it worthwhile. </p>
<p>Think about what you want to do, and see what kind of opportunities are at the college you’re interested in. Medical - big hospital for research opportunities, research, etc. Business - think if you want to work in the area for the future, since internships will likely lead to a job.</p>
<p>you can see cost estimates at [UCLA</a> Financial Aid Office - Financial Aid Cost of Education](<a href=“http://www.fao.ucla.edu/fao_information_costs.htm]UCLA”>http://www.fao.ucla.edu/fao_information_costs.htm)</p>
<p>dxcdivad, I’m in a similar situation you are. What I’m planning on doing is applying for an RA position the last 2 or 3 years. I’m not sure of the logistics at UCLA, but I know at most schools you get free room & board as an RA. So that’s something you might want to think about. (:</p>
<p>PS. I’m not implying one should only be an RA for the money, so no one jump on me for that or anything.</p>
<p>Kiley: I heard about that too, and I’m probably taking the same route you are. I hope everything works out for you! Good luck.
Jinobi: Yeah I’ll definitely have to think about that. Thanks!
mikemac: Thanks for the info!</p>
<p>It’s very hard to become a RA. many kids want that job because of the free housing.</p>
<p>Did you apply to any financial safety schools (schools that will give you generous merit for your stats)?</p>
<p>If not, I hope that younger students read this thread and find out if their parents can afford their EFCs. If the parents’ answer is “no,” then these younger students need to be sure to also apply to some schools that will give them assured merit for their stats.</p>