<p>Don’t just automatically go with the full ride - can your parents afford Haverford without it, or will you be going into debt? If it is Haverford full ride vs. Haverford with 5k/year in debt it may be worth it to go to Haverford, which is a better fit. The connections you gain at Haverford may end up helping you pay back that debt right out of college. </p>
<p>Here’s what it really comes down to: will you be happier during those four years at Haverford (your dream school!), or happier after graduating from Haverford with no financial burden?</p>