<p>I agree with chevda–my s recvd full ride to wash and lee–and partial tuition to others–emory, tufts–we are very grateful–but also recognize he put in the effort all these years (as all of our kids have) it’s a tradeoff as others have pointed out–I’m sure your d could have recvd full ride at 2nd tier school–but if she was accepted at Stanford you make the choice for her to receive that amazing opportunity and education–and sounds like she is reaping benefits of the new fin aid policy so not sure what it is that she didn’t get…wish her the best as to all of our hard working kids…</p>