<p>Here’s one for you. I have gotten more than a few snide remarks (tries to act like she’s joking but is pretty transparant) from our neighbor because S1 went to our big state u. on a NROTC scholarship. Her S went to same school full pay. She has made comments about how her tax $$ are being used to pay for S1’s education.<br>
Since he has graduated/commissioned and will be stationed in Fl, she has made a comment about her tax$$ paying for him to live at the beach!!!</p>
<p>There is no real behind the scenes college talk/pressure here. The vast majority go to a state u. That’s the norm. If someone goes somewhere else, it’s not really fodder for the grist mill. Most of the parents I come in contact with are very unfamiliar with the world of elite schools. If you get in Chapel Hill than you have reached the pinnacle in the eyes of most.</p>