<p>Oh my word, I think it's over. The college has been selected. He (we) were waiting for the last application result (which came today). And the relief is beginning to spread. </p>
<p>I'm pretty sure he has made up his mind between the final 2 choices - opting for the "inexpensive" state school vs. the small Catholic college with good reputation. And I'm not dissappointed. I think he knew after all the college visits where he wanted, but hesitated enlightening his mom and dad of the decision until he knew we would be onboard. </p>
<p>The state school is well thought of (Uconn) and turns out to be almost $50,000 less than the catholic school (Providence) for the 4 years when you factor in scholarships/aid. </p>
<p>He was accepted at 5 out of 6 applications, and waitlisted at BC. He will pass up honors and merit scholarships at other colleges to attend Uconn.</p>
<p>My twins are looking at UConn, Providence, H. Cross and were sent college info from St. Anslem, where I read your D goes. Looks nice, but a little cold for them…we will see.
Did your son get any merit money from UConn? What was the biggest draw for him?
My daughters tend to like small environments, but adjusted to a very large high school…they learned to make it smaller themselves.</p>
<p>Yes, we are in state - the money really works well.</p>
<p>St. Anselm is an absolutely wonderful school - a lot of warm fuzzies for the parents. They really take care of the kids. She is not disappointed in her decision of St. Anselm over Holy Cross or Prov.</p>
<p>The S on the other hand has to make his own way. He was at first put off by the big in state school, but warmed to it on a visit. The fact that his mom went there and many of his hs friends will also be there helped. No there was no merit money offered except we expect to receivce the CT Captial Scholarship of $2000/yr, but the need based financial aid was a bonus. The school is very value priced to begin with.</p>
<p>He did receive scholarship offers up to $15,000/yr at other schools.</p>
<p>He has always been a kid who wanted to do it on his own, and I respect his decision. It’s his.</p>
<p>I’m glad your son find a niche. I know if my daughters friends went, it would help “shrink” the size somewhat. I will visit if not this spring, in the summer when it might not be so overwhelming.
Our priest actually went to St. Anselm. I was going to ask him about the grading. I don’t mind a college not having grade inflation, but the rumors about it being overly harsh, I hope are just that. One of my girls wants to go to grad school and they don’t always understand grade deflation as much as grade inflation. : )
I hope to go to Providence next month. Did you like it, as a parent when you visited?
Also any insight on the merit awards at St. Anslem?..the site seemed vague. Feel free to PM in you like, there isn’t a lot here on that college. Thanks.</p>
<p>We are attending a luncheon today at the Aquaturf Club (thats where your state tax money is going!) for UConn merit scholars. Son is trying to make a similar decision. Students we know who attend are happy there.</p>