<p>DadII, I look forward to the development of your 2010 case study.</p>
<p>Here’s the good news: there is plenty of time to devote on making a correct assessment of your son’s chances. </p>
<p>Here’s the bad news: you can’t rely on faulty assumptions. For starters, you cannot assume that your EFC will be HALVED. Again, you’ll have to figure out the differences between FAFSA’s EFC and the figures used by the CSS/Profile schools. Rest assured that your combined EFC at two CSS schools for both children will be higher than for your daughter only.</p>
<p>Oh, and fwiw, your declared position on the value of having a REAL safety is the strongest indication that this community is still failing in showing you the light. The absolute easiest part of the entire college application is to “bag” that safety and the small investment pales in comparison to the collosal peace of mind it brings to a senior during the fall. </p>
<p>On the other hand, it’s nice to see that you added LAC to your vocabulary.</p>