<p>“So, I did not say DS must have a full ride. For those who remember my discussions early this year, I have made clear that if our children get into the “right” schools, we will have no problem paying our EFC. However, if it were a safety, we really would like to pay minimal.”</p>
<p>The thing is, though, your posting history suggests that you have a limited perspective as to what are the “right” schools. HYPSM and a very select handful of others. And it will not go unnoticed by your ds that if he doesn’t get into HYPSM et al, he is indeed at a “sub-par safety school” in your eyes. </p>
<p>“DS will get to apply to where DD did. We are 100% sure he is going to do Stanford EA.”</p>
<p>Like he has a lot of choice to apply EA at any school beyond HYPSM!
It’s such a shame, because there are so many gems out there, where your son could also get substantial merit money. You posted asking for LAC suggestions for him … an Asian student would be more “unique” / stand-out at some of those schools … why aren’t you pointing him there?</p>