More merit $$ at lower tier schools, myth or true??

<p>Nothing against large TVs! I could see how nice that would be. </p>

<p>I think the reason it is being mentioned here is in contrast to needing a full ride for college but being able to do things like Caribean vacations and getting household items of this sort. I don’t begrudge anyone who has or does these things! But don’t expect a free ride to college too. You are not THAT needy or poor.</p>