<p>ShootingSilver,</p>
<p>Am I wrong in believing you really DO like UChicago? As I recall, you are (rightly) concerned about finances and incurring debt if you attended that college. However, your parents seem to have set their mind on Chicago and have told you not to worry about the finances. If this is the case, and you are not fully aware of their assets, why don’t you sit them down. Tell them, you’ll go to Chicago as long as you will not graduate with significant debt. You have several idealistic goals (Peace Corps, travel,etc.) that will not be lucrative in the post-graduation years.</p>
<p>Maybe this type of negotiation will make everybody happy. You get to attend a prestigious university without the worry of post-graduate debt; they get to say their son went to UChicago.</p>
<p>Sorry if I am being bold here. I am trying to find a Win-Win situation for all involved.</p>