Meal Plan - help in choosing!

[Mario2144]

<p>The school’s web site gives advise on which meal plans to take, buy I am confused! </p>

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<p>I have no idea now how much I will eat, when I will eat, etc., so can any current student give me some recommendations, suggestions, guidance, thoughts, or comments on which meal plan to choose!!</p>

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[SamK]

<p>If you are not a big eater, choose the Plus 12 plan. Assuming you end up buying up to $3200 worth of food throughout the year, you will never be more than $50 off the best possible price, even if you have to pay a penalty for a refund at the end of the year.</p>

<p>If you're a big eater, choose the Plus 16 plan. Assuming you end up eating more than $800 worth of food for the year you will never be more than $50 off the best possible price, even if you have to pay a penalty for a refund at the end of the year.</p>

[Mario2144]

<p>Wouldn't it make sense to get the lowest, cheapest plan and then if you have to add money for your CatCard, you just add money and then you'll have more funds available?</p>

[SamK]

<p>The lowest plan (Plus 10) offers a 4% discount and no taxes. The highest plan (Plus 16) offers a 10% discount and no taxes. If you get the lowest plan and consume more than $3200, you will miss out on a discount of 6% or close to $200.</p>

<p>If you have a crystal ball, the optimal strategy is to pick the correct plan based on how much you will consume. If you don't have a crystal ball, the simple strategy I listed above guarantees that your choice will be close to optimal.</p>