<p>My Dad said 20,000-30,000 a year should be my range. Probably topped out at 40,000.</p>
<p>I think when your dad gives you a range, you should assume that’s it…with $30k being his high/uncomfortable end. Ask him if that’s the amount that he’ll pay or if he expects you to take out a $5,500 student loan towards that range. If that’s the amount that HE will pay, then you can add a $5500 loan to get yourself to about the $35k range.</p>
<p>Anyway…your title is a bit “off”. You should not be looking for “mediocre programs” because that sounds subpar or inadequate. You should be looking for good programs that will accept you. </p>
<p>Do you have any geographic limitations? </p>
<p>Sounds like you’ll get a better ACT score this time, that can make a difference for schools that have more competitive admissions to their Eng’g programs.</p>
<p>Which UCs and CSUs are you liking and why? </p>
<p>Tell us more about what you’d like in a college.<br>
Large rah rah
Small quiet
rural
city
are Catholic schools ok?</p>